Who may revoke a self-insurer's Certificate to Self-Insure?

• A. The Director of Industrial Relations
• B. The WCAB
• C. The Manager
• D. The Administrative Director

Answer: (A)

In California, the power to grant and revoke a self-insurer certificate rests with the Director of Industrial Relations. The director oversees the self-insurance program and can revoke a certificate when a self-insurer fails to meet required financial, reporting, or compliance standards, or otherwise proves unsuitable to continue self-insuring. The revocation protects workers’ compensation funding by ensuring only qualified employers self-insure.

The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board handles disputes and appeals related to benefits, not the eligibility or continued authorization to self-insure. The other roles mentioned don’t carry the authority to revoke the self-insurance certificate.