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How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

In general, an employer who has any employees regularly employed in the same business or establishment under contract of hire, except domestic servants should be covered by workers` compensation. Regularly employed includes all employments, whether continuous throughout the year, or for only a portion of the year, in the usual trade, business, profession or occupation of an employer.

How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT

If you are injured on the job you should immediately notify your employer. It is the employee`s responsibility to file a claim within one year of the date of injury. A claim is made either by filling out and signing a claim form at the doctor`s office or by obtaining a claim form from the Industrial Commission of Arizona and filing the form with the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The employers filing of an Employer`s Report of Injury is not the same as filing a claim.

If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Your employer has the right to have you seen by a doctor of their choice one time. If you return to that physician a second time, that physician becomes the attending physician. After the one visit to the employer`s designated physician, you may report to a physician of your choice. Once an attending physician is selected, there are three ways to change doctors: the attending physician refers the injured worker to another doctor; the insurance carrier approves a change of doctors; or upon written application from the injured worker the Industrial Commission of Arizona approves a change of doctors. The insurance carrier reserves the right to have an injured worker periodically examined by the doctor of its choice. Failure to submit to this examination may result in a suspension or termination of your benefits.

If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT

If you are released by your physician to light or limited work activity, and your employer is able to offer you employment and you do not accept it, you may risk losing your benefits. If you are working parttime or on limited duty then you may be entitled to a reduced payment of your lost wages. Compensation will be 662/3% of the difference between your current average monthly wage and your average monthly wage at the time of your work related injury.

My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

When a dispute arises on a workers` compensation claim, the party protesting the action of the Industrial Commission or one of the other parties can file a request for hearing.

Your file will be referred to the Administrative Law Judge Division from the Claims Division. The Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign your case to an administrative law judge who becomes the presiding judge of your case.

If you have questions regarding the hearing process or general workers` compensation questions you can contact the Ombudsman`s Office or the Industrial Commission of Arizona at the address or phone numbers listed below for more information.

Ombudsman`s Office (602) 5424538

Industrial Commission of Arizona
Phoenix Office
800 W. Washington Street
Phoenix AZ 85007
(602) 5424411

What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

NOTE: In Arizona, you must obtain written permission from the Industrial Commission if you want to leave the state for more than two weeks. Failure to obtain permission may result in a loss of benefits.

You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent disabilities such as loss of use and/or disfigurement (scars). You may also qualify to participate in certain physical and vocational rehabilitation programs. If the injury causes the death of an injured worker, burial expenses are covered and the dependents of the deceased worker are entitled to certain benefits.

When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

If you miss eight or more calendar days due to your workrelated injury, you are entitled to payment for lost wages. If you miss more than 14 days the first seven will be paid. Compensation payments are based on 662/3% of your average monthly wage not to exceed the maximum set by state law. You will be paid an additional $25 per month if you support one or more dependent individuals.

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