R 408.39 Redemptions.

Rule 9. (1) An agreement to redeem the liability of the carrier, second injury fund, self-insurers’ security fund, PEGSISF, silicosis and dust disease fund, or first responder presumed coverage fund must be submitted on form WC-556, or its electronic equivalent, agreement to redeem liability. The agreement must be accompanied by a report from a licensed medical provider or examiner. (2) A request for review of an order of a workers’ compensation magistrate entered under section 837(1) of the act, MCL 418.837, must be filed in writing with the director. Filing may be accomplished by hand delivery, mailing, facsimile, or other electronic means as prescribed by the director. (3) A request for review must be received by the director not later than 15 days after the service date that appears on the face of the redemption order. (4) The party filing a request for review shall provide copies to all other parties at the time of filing with the director. (5) The party filing a request for review shall file with the director a copy of the transcript of the redemption hearing within 30 days of filing the request for review. A copy of the transcript must be provided to all parties at the time of filing with the director. The director may grant extensions of time to comply with this requirement for sufficient cause shown. (6) If the director requests review of the order of the workers’ compensation magistrate, the director is responsible for adherence to these rules. (7) Service of all filings made under this rule may be made upon a party’s attorney of record. A party not represented by an attorney must be served personally or by mail. (8) Proof of service must be filed with the director with each filing and served upon all parties or their attorney. (9) Failure to comply with these rules may result in dismissal of the request for review.