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Workers' Compensation Summary - Arizona

The Industrial Commission of Arizona is responsible for administering Workers' Compensation in Arizona. The following brief summary is intended to provide a general overview of Workers' Compensation coverage and benefits in Arizona. See the separate topic for help with acronyms. For further information contact your local or state Workers' Compensation Program office. This information for calendar year 2011 is based on data originally provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and updated by the Industrial Commission, and is believed current as of January 2011.

The Legislature amended the average monthly wage statute in 2007 (see A.R.S. § 23-1041) and added a provision that provided for an annual adjustment ("indexing") of the average monthly wage for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2010. This provision directed the Industrial Commission to adopt an amount that reflects the annual percentage increase in the Arizona mean wage and to increase the average monthly wage by that amount by August 1 of each year to be effective for the following calendar year. For calendar year 2011, the Industrial Commission established the Average Monthly Wage Statutory Maximum at $3,920.75, up from the 2010 figure of $3,763.44.

Type of Law and Insurance Requirements

In Arizona, workers' compensation is compulsory, but some waivers are permitted. There is a competitive state fund. Employers may insure through private carriers, self-insurance, or groups of employers. There is no exemption for employers with small numbers of employees.

Coverage of Agricultural Workers

Agricultural workers are covered the same as all other employees.

Coverage of Domestic Employees

Employers are permitted to provide voluntary coverage.

Medical Benefits

Full medical benefits are provided with no time or monetary limitations.

Benefits for Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

The percentage of worker's wage paid is 66 2/3 of average monthly wage, up to the $3,920.75 statutory maximum. For weekly payments, the minimum is payable but not statutorily prescribed and the maximum is $603.19. The maximum period of payments is the duration of disability. An additional $25 monthly is added to benefits of dependents residing in the U.S.

Benefits for Permanent Total Disability (PTD)

The percentage of worker's wage paid is 66 2/3 of average monthly wage, up to the $3,920.75 statutory maximum. For weekly payments, the minimum is payable but not statutorily prescribed, and the maximum is $603.19. The maximum period of payments is life or the duration of disability. An additional $25 monthly is added to benefits for dependents.

Benefits for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

The percentage of worker's wage paid is 66 2/3 of average monthly wage, up to the $3,920.75 statutory maximum. For weekly payments, the minimum is payable but not statutorily prescribed, and the maximum is $603.19. For a non-scheduled injury, the maximum period of payments is the duration of disability, and there is no maximum benefit amount.

Disfigurement Benefits

Arizona law covers "permanent, about head or face, including injury to, or loss of teeth". Benefits are 55 percent of average monthly wages; in addition, the Commission may allow such sum as it deems just. The maximum period of payments is 18 months.

Contact Information

Phoenix Office
The Industrial Commission of Arizona
800 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Tucson Office
The Industrial Commission of Arizona
2675 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85716

Phone: (602) 542-4411

Internet: http://www.ica.state.az.us/

Additional Information

Arizona Workers' Compensation Laws are maintained on the Arizona Legislative website at:
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=23

Arizona Workers' Compensation Rules are maintained on the Arizona Secretary of State website at:
http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_20/20-05.htm

Other State's Summaries

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Source

Some information for this topic was drawn from:
http://www.ica.state.az.us/
http://www.scfaz.com/pdf/41-041_Benefits_Guide.pdf
http://www.ica.state.az.us/Claims/Claims_About_Wage_Statutory_Maximum.aspx

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