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Workers' Compensation Summary - Idaho

The Industrial Commission is responsible for administering the Workers' Compensation program in Idaho. The following brief summary is intended to provide a general overview of Workers' Compensation coverage and benefits in Idaho. See the separate topic for help with acronyms. For further information contact your local or state Workers' Compensation Program office. This information 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.

In Idaho, compensation benefits are adjusted annually, and changes become effective January 1 of each year. The rates shown below are in effect from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

Type of Law and Insurance Requirements

In Idaho, workers' compensation is compulsory, and no waivers are permitted. There is a competitive state fund. Employers may insure through private carriers or self-insurance, but not through 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. A custom farmer, defined as a person who rents operated farm equipment, is considered to be an independent contractor under the workers' compensation law. A farm labor contractor, meaning one who for a fee, recruits and employs farm workers is covered.

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 67. For weekly payments, the minimum is $290.70, 45% of SAWW, and the maximum is $581.40, 90% of SAWW, for the first 52 weeks and $387.60, 60% of SAWW thereafter. The maximum period of payments is the duration of disability.

Benefits for Permanent Total Disability (PTD)

The percentage of worker's wage paid is 67. For weekly payments, the minimum is $290.70, 45% of SAWW, and the maximum is $581.40, 90% of SAWW, for the first 52 weeks and $387.60, 60% of SAWW thereafter. The maximum period of payments is the duration of disability.

Benefits for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

The percentage of worker's wage paid is 67. For weekly payments, there is no minimum and the maximum is $355.30, 55% of SAWW. For non-scheduled injuries, the maximum period of payments is in proportion to losses of the whole man based on a maximum of 500 weeks, and the maximum payment amount is $177,650.

Disfigurement Benefits

Idaho law covers disfigurements. It provides "No set figure, but effect on employment and nature of disfigurement shall be taken into account when determining the percentages of permanent disabilities less than total".

Contact Information

Idaho Industrial Commission
317 Main Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0041

Phone: (208) 334-6000
Toll Free: 1-800-950-2110
Fax: (208) 334-2321

Internet: http://www.iic.idaho.gov//

Additional Information

Historical compensation benefit levels are available online at:
http://www.iic.idaho.gov/faqs/faqs_benefits/ba_11_comptable.pdf

The laws and rules that directly affect workers' compensation in Idaho may be accessed online at:
http://www.iic.idaho.gov/legal/lawsandrules.htm

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Source

Information for this topic was drawn from pages of the Industrial Commission website at:
http://www.iic.idaho.gov/

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