Once an employer has initiated a self-insurance program, the ER's certificate to self-insure is:

• A. Irrevocable in CA
• B. Renewed Annually by the Director
• C. Valid until revoked by the director
• D. Valid for other jurisdictions

Answer: (C)

When a California employer is approved to self-insure, the certificate authorizing self-insurance is not a one-time, permanent grant. It remains in effect until the Director of Industrial Relations revokes it. The director has the authority to revoke the certificate if the employer fails to meet ongoing requirements (financial solvency, proper claims handling, reporting, security deposits, etc.). Because of this, the certificate isn’t irrevocable, isn’t automatically renewed on a fixed annual cycle, and doesn’t extend to other jurisdictions—it's specific to California and contingent on continued compliance.