What is the deadline for filing the Self-Insurer's Annual Report for private and public self-insurers?

• A. Jan. 1 for Private, July 1 for Public
• B. March 1 for Public, Oct. 1 for Private
• C. March 1 for Private, Oct. 1 for Public
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

The deadline for the Self-Insurer's Annual Report depends on whether the entity is privately or publicly self-insuring. Private self-insurers must file the Self-Insurer's Annual Report by March 1 each year. Public self-insurers, such as state or local government agencies, file by October 1. This split reflects different oversight streams and fiscal calendars: private employers’ reporting aligns with the early part of the year for ongoing verification of solvency and compliance, while public agencies operate on their own fiscal cycles that commonly place the reporting deadline in October. Missing the deadline can lead to penalties or suspension of self-insured status until compliance is restored.