Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws

For occupational diseases, written notice must be given within 60 days of first manifestation, and a claim must be filed within 1 year of first manifestation, or all rights are barred.

If compensation is denied, the claimant has 1 year from the date of making the claim to file an application for a hearing with the Industrial Commission, or all rights are forever barred.

Report the injury to your employer as soon as practicable, but no later than 60 days after the accident. Written notice is recommended and should include the time, place, nature, and cause of the injury.

If benefits are denied or disputed, file a Complaint with the Idaho Industrial Commission within 1 year of the denial.

Nearly all Idaho employers must secure workers' compensation coverage, either through an insurance policy or by becoming self-insured with Industrial Commission approval. Failure to do so is a misdemeanor and can result in stop-work orders.

TTD benefits are 67% of the worker's average weekly wage, subject to a maximum of 90% of the state average weekly wage. For the first 52 weeks, benefits are based on the worker's own wage; after 52 weeks, benefits are based on the state average weekly wage.

The employer has the initial right to choose the treating physician. However, the injured worker may request a change of physician, and the Industrial Commission may authorize a change if reasonable cause is shown.

If a worker suffers a permanent impairment that does not completely prevent employment, they are entitled to permanent partial disability benefits based on a scheduled or unscheduled rating system.

It is unlawful for an employer to discharge or discriminate against an employee solely because the employee has filed or communicated to the employer an intent to file a workers' compensation claim.