(1) On receiving an application for settlement from a worker that complies with this Division, the Authority or self-insurer must decide whether it will offer a settlement to the worker.
(2) On making the decision, the Authority or self‑insurer must give the worker written notice of the decision.
(3) If the Authority or self-insurer decides to offer a settlement to the worker, the notice must include an offer to settle for the amount advised under section 252(2)(b).
(4) If the Authority or self-insurer decides not to offer a settlement to the worker, the notice must include a statement of the reasons why a settlement will not be offered to the worker.