§ 125.155. Homogeneity.
(a) The definition of ‘‘homogeneous employer’’ under section 801 of the act (77 P. S. § 1036.1) and under § 125.132 (relating to definitions) is deemed satisfied as to employers who have been assigned to the same classification series if the members derive a majority of their contributions from codes within the same classification group listed in a manual of risk classes approved by the Commissioner of the Insurance Department under Article VII of the act (77 P. S. § § 1035.1—1035.22).
(b) The definition of ‘‘homogeneous employer’’ under section 801 of the act and under § 125.132 is deemed satisfied as to employers engaged in the same or similar types of business if the members have been assigned to the same two-digit major group of the four-digit Standard Industrial Classification system published by the Federal Office of Management and Budget or if the members have been assigned to three-digit industry groups outside of the primary two-digit major group which the Bureau has determined share substantial common aspects of production or services with the industries within the primary two-digit major group.
(c) Prospective members affiliated through common ownership or control shall be considered one employer for the purpose of calculating the number of homogeneous employers participating in a fund.
(d) Political subdivisions are homogeneous employers. Political subdivisions may not participate in funds which include employers who are not political subdivisions.
Source The provisions of this § 125.155 amended July 13, 2001, effective July 14, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 3841. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (250156).
Cross References This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 125.133 (relating to application).
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