Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 17 - Industrial Commission
Rule 17.01.01 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES UNDER THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW
Section 17.01.01.801 - RULE GOVERNING CHANGE OF STATUS NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Notice of Change of Status. As required and defined by Section 72-806, Idaho Code, a worker shall receive written notice within fifteen (15) days of any change of status or condition, including, but not limited to, whenever there is an acceptance, commencement, denial, reduction, or cessation of medical or monetary compensation benefits to which the worker might presently or ultimately be entitled. Such notice is required when benefits are curtailed to recoup any overpayment of benefits in accordance with the provisions of Section 72-316, Idaho Code. (3-23-22)
02. By Whom Given. Any notice to a worker required by Section 72-806, Idaho Code, shall be given by: the surety if the employer has secured Worker's Compensation Insurance; or the employer if the employer is self-insured; or the employer if the employer carries no Worker's Compensation Insurance. (3-23-22)
03. Form of Notice. Any notice to a worker required by Section 72-806, Idaho Code, shall be mailed within ten (10) days by regular United States Mail to the last known address of the worker, as shown in the records of the party required to give notice as set forth above. The Notice shall be given in a format substantially similar to IC Form 8, available on the Commission's website. (3-23-22)
04. Medical Reports. As required by Section 72-806, Idaho Code, if the change is based on a Medical Report, the party giving notice shall attach a copy of the report to the notice. (3-23-22)
05. Copies of Notice. The party giving notice pursuant to Section 72-806, Idaho Code, shall send a copy of any such notice to the Industrial Commission, the employer, and the worker's attorney, if the worker is represented, at the same time notice is sent to the worker. The party giving notice may supply the copy to the Industrial Commission in accordance with the Commission's rule on electronic submission of documents. In the case of an overpayment recovery request made pursuant to I.C. 72-316, notice shall be contemporaneously submitted to the Commission in paper format. (3-23-22)
