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Other New Hampshire Workers' Compensation FAQs

• Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
  A: The injured worker has two years from the date of injury to notify the employer of his injury in order to make a claim for benefits. In cases where an occupational … More
• Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
  A: Under the New Hampshire Workers` Compensation Law, every employer who has any employees, full or part­time, is required to cover these employees with workers` … More
• Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
  A: You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent … More
• Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
  A: There is a 3­day waiting period for the payment of disability benefits. If the disability exceeds 14 days, the 3­day waiting period is waived. Weekly … More
• Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
  A: Temporary partial benefits are paid to an injured employee if they return to work and due to their disability are unable to earn the equivalent amount they were … More
• Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
  A: Upon receiving a denial, may call or write to the Department of Labor to request a hearing. Upon receipt of the written request, a Department of Labor claims staff … More