Proof of Coverage Compliance Guide—Iowa

NCCI Proof of Coverage Start Date

6/30/09

State Contact Information

Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation
1000 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319-0209

Contact Name: Janna Martin
Tel:  515-281-4177
Fax: 515-281-6501
E-mail: janna.martin@iwd.iowa.gov

How NCCI Provides Data To State

POC Online Inquiry

Policies—Compliance Requirements

Statute does not mandate time frame.

NCCI’s recommendation: Due within 30 days after the Policy Effective Date. 

Cancellation—Compliance Requirements

• All cancellations must be mailed to the employer and are due 30 days prior to the Cancellation Effective Date
  
  
• Nonpayment cancellations must be mailed to the employer and are due 10 days prior to the Cancellation Effective Date
  
  
• Notice of intention not to renew must be mailed or delivered at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the policy.

Iowa is not a continuous-coverage state; Nonrenewal Cancellations are not required. 

Reinstatements— Compliance Requirements

Statute does not mandate time frame.

NCCI’s recommendation: Due within 30 days after the Reinstatement Effective Date.

FEIN—Compliance Requirements

Statute does not mandate time frame.

NCCI’s recommendation: Required.

Fines—Compliance Requirements

No fines are assessed for late reporting or missing data.

Appeals—Compliance Requirements

No appeals process is in place, as no fines are assessed.