http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Hampshire/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free New Hampshire Workers' Compensation legal forms and free New Hampshire Workers' Compensation legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Hampshire/how-do-i-know-if-my-employer-is-covered-by-wo.html Under the New Hampshire Workers` Compensation Law, every employer who has any employees, full or part&shy;time, is required to cover these employees with workers` compensation insurance written by a carrier. It does not matter if they are related, such as daughter, son, husband, etc. It also does not matter if the business is a Non&shy;Profit organization. If a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) has 3 or less executive officers or LLC members and no other employees, coverage is not mandatory but may be elected. Once there is a 4th executive officer or LLC members, workers` compensation insurance must be obtained. New Hampshire Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Hampshire/how-long-after-an-injury-do-i-have-to-report.html 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 illness develops gradually and the injury is not immediately recognized, the worker must provide notice the date they know, or should have known, that it is work related. New Hampshire Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Hampshire/if-i-am-injured-on-the-job-can-i-choose-the-d.html This depends on whether or not your carrier is using a managed care program. If your employers` insurance carrier is using a managed care program, then you must choose a doctor within the network. If you are not subject to managed care, the choice of doctor is yours. New Hampshire Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Hampshire/if-i-am-unable-to-return-to-the-type-of-work.html 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 earning prior to their disability. The employee, or occasionally the employer, will submit the pay stubs to the adjuster so that the temporary partial benefit of 60% of the difference between prior injury earnings and post&shy;injury earnings can be determined. New Hampshire Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Hampshire/my-employer-has-denied-my-claim-what-do-i-do.html 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 member will contact the carrier who will be asked to clarify the denial. Any reports used to support the denial will be requested, if not already submitted. All such reports must also be sent to the injured employee, if not already sent. The Department of Labor will then advise the injured employee of his/her rights and expectations at the hearing. For injuries occurring on or after February 8, 1994, compensation for disability, rehabilitation, medical benefits, or death benefits shall be barred unless the employee petitions for a hearing within 18 months after receiving notice that the claim has been denied by the carrier or self&shy;insurer. You can contact the Department of Labor at the address and number listed below.<p>New Hampshire Department of Labor<br>95 Pleasant Street<br>Concord, NH 03301<br>Tel: (603) 271&shy;3176 or 1&shy;800&shy;272&shy;4353 New Hampshire Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Hampshire/what-workers-compensation-benefits-am-i-entit.html 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. New Hampshire Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Hampshire/when-will-my-benefits-begin-and-how-much-will.html There is a 3&shy;day waiting period for the payment of disability benefits. If the disability exceeds 14 days, the 3&shy;day waiting period is waived. Weekly compensation is based on 60% of your average weekly wage. To determine average weekly wage, gross wages are added together for 26 weeks up to 52 weeks preceding injury, then divided by the number of weeks. The maximum weekly compensation rate under the New Hampshire Workers` Compensation Law effective July 1, 2001 is $997.50. In order for an injured worker to receive the maximum benefit, the worker must have an average weekly wage as in the amount of $1,662.50 or more. The minimum weekly compensation rate under the New Hampshire Workers` Compensation Law effective July 1, 2001 is $199.50. Minimum weekly compensation is 30% of the State`s Average Weekly Wage for injuries after 2/8/94. 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