Form LS-208 Notice of Payments

What Is Form LS-208?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Labor on January 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form LS-208?A: Form LS-208 is a Notice of Payments form.

Q: Who uses Form LS-208?A: Form LS-208 is used by employers or insurance carriers to report payments made to injured employees under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Q: What information is required on Form LS-208?A: Form LS-208 requires information such as the injured employee's name, social security number, date of injury, type of payment, and amount of payment.

Q: When should Form LS-208 be filed?A: Form LS-208 should be filed within 15 days after the end of each month in which payments are made to the injured employee.

Q: Can Form LS-208 be filed electronically?A: Yes, Form LS-208 can be filed electronically through the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs' Electronic Data Interchange system (EDI).

Q: What happens if Form LS-208 is not filed?A: Failure to file Form LS-208 in a timely manner may result in penalties and fines.

Q: Are there any other forms related to the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act?A: Yes, there are other forms such as Form LS-200 (Employer's Report of Injury) and Form LS-262 (Payment of Compensation Without Award), which are used in the administration of the Act.