Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in Idaho — Steps & Deadlines
How to report a workplace injury, file a workers' compensation claim, and meet deadlines in Idaho.
Step 1: Report the Injury
You must report your workplace injury to your employer within 60 days from date of accident or manifestation of occupational disease §72-701. Written notice is always recommended even if verbal notice is given.
Step 2: Get Medical Treatment
Employer-directed care; the employer provides treatment, and the employee may petition the commission for a change of physician to be provided by the employer §72-432. Make sure to:
Step 3: File the Formal Claim
You have 1 year from date of making claim if no compensation was paid; 5 years from date of accident (or first manifestation of occupational disease) if compensation was paid and discontinued; 1 year from last payment of income benefits if discontinued more than 4 years after the accident to file a formal claim §72-706. Complaint filed with the Idaho Industrial Commission; hearing before a referee (hearing officer) §72-706.
Step 4: Investigation and Response
After filing, the employer's insurer will investigate the claim. They may accept, partially accept, or deny the claim. If denied, you have the right to request a hearing.
What Happens at a Hearing?
Complaint filed with the Idaho Industrial Commission; hearing before a referee (hearing officer) §72-706. Review by the full Industrial Commission, then appeal to Idaho Supreme Court.
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- 60 days from date of accident or manifestation of occupational disease
- 1 year from date of making claim if no compensation was paid; 5 years from date of accident (or first manifestation of occupational disease) if compensation was paid and discontinued; 1 year from last payment of income benefits if discontinued more than 4 years after the accident