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6. Determine nature and extent of permanent disability and arrange for <br /> informal disability rating whenever possible to avoid Workers' Compensation <br /> Appeals Board litigation. <br /> 7. Explain to and assist employee in completing necessary forms for <br /> permanent disability ratings. <br /> 8. Review, compute and pay all informal ratings, findings and awards, life <br /> pensions or compromise and release settlements. <br /> 9. Maintain and establish reserve estimates for each reported claim. <br /> 10. Arrange for and supervise all necessary investigations to determine <br /> eligibility for compensation benefits and/or liability of negligent third parties. <br /> 11. Identify, recommend and obtain special fraud investigations after <br /> obtaining advance authority from the CLIENT. <br /> 12. Report all excess claims to the CLIENT'S excess pool and/or reinsurance <br /> carrier. <br /> 13. Arrange and supervise rehabilitation services where indicated. <br /> 14. Arrange for and set up system for payment of benefits and allocated <br /> expenses in accordance with CLIENT'S needs. <br /> 15. Prepare, with the assistance of the CLIENT, all reports which are now, or <br /> will be required by the State of California or other government agencies with <br /> respect to self-funded programs. <br /> 16. ICS shall subscribe to and pay for enrollment in the Index Bureau System <br /> and will report to the Index Bureau on each and every indemnity claim. The per <br /> claim cost of service shall be posted as an allocated expense to the CLIENT. <br /> 17. On behalf of the CLIENT, ICS will perform all worker's compensation <br /> claim reporting services required by the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP <br /> Extension Act(MMSEA) Section I 1 1 Mandatory Reporting to the Centers for <br /> Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the periods identified in this contract. <br /> 18. ICS will comply with the performance standards as required by the <br /> CLIENT'S excess carrier. ICS will advise if there are any exceptions, or when <br /> compliance with new standards may impact the CLIENT'S annual fee. <br /> D. Medical Administration. ICS shall adhere to the following medical <br /> administration standards: <br /> 1. Authorize, review and monitor all medical treatment required on injury or <br /> illness claims. <br /> 7IPage <br />