The Interim Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure is issued by whom, and for how long?

• A. The Director for up to 90 days
• B. The Manager/Chief, for up to 180 days
• C. The Chief Financial Officer for up to 360 days
• D. The Board of Supervisors for up to 60 days

Answer: (B)

An Interim Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure is a temporary authorization to begin self-insuring workers’ compensation risks, granted by the Manager or Chief of the Self-Insurance program. It is issued for up to 180 days, giving the agency time to complete the full approval process, demonstrate financial solvency, arrange proper claims administration, and meet all regulatory requirements before a permanent consent is issued. The authority to grant this interim certificate rests with the person overseeing the self-insurance program, not with the Director, the Chief Financial Officer, or the Board of Supervisors, and the standard interim period is six months rather than shorter or longer spans.