THE MICHIGAN WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLACEMENT FACILITY (A.K.A. THE FACILITY) ADDRESSES ALL PLAN AND POOL ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED TO OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE COVERAGE SOURCE FOR BUSINESSES UNABLE TO PROCURE WC INSURANCE COVERAGE IN THE VOLUNTARY MARKET. PLAN ADMINISTRATION DUTIES INCLUDE PROCESSING APPLICATIONS AGAINST ESTABLISHED ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES, APPOINTING SERVICING CARRIERS TO ISSUE POLICIES AND PROCESS ANY SUBSEQUENT CLAIM ACTIVITY AND ESTABLISHING A VIABLE OUTSIDE VENDOR AND/OR SUITABLE INTERNAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE VARIOUS POOL ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES