NC S489

Establishes that notice of workers' compensation policy cancellation sent by registered or certified mail is conclusively presumed complete three days after sending if the insurer also provides notice by first-class mail and electronic means on the same day.

Modifies G.S. 58-2-255(b) to remove the specific exemption for workers' compensation policy cancellations from electronic communication requirements, allowing those notices to be provided through electronic means when available.

Allows the Industrial Commission to assign another deputy or member to decide a workers' compensation case and issue an award if the original deputy or member who heard the parties is unable to determine the matters in dispute.

Section 3 becomes effective immediately upon enactment and applies to claims pending on or after that date.

Sections 1 and 2 become effective immediately upon enactment and apply to notices of cancellation of workers' compensation policies sent on or after that date.