Arizona Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Appeals To get fair compensation in your workers compensation claim, it is important that you know how to start your claim, how much you will receive, and how to appeal a denial. Workers’ Compensation Eligibility Employers in Arizona are required to provide workers' compensation coverage. Regardless of how you got hurt or whether it was your fault, you are eligible for benefits if your injury was caused by work related activity. Filing a Claim Inform your employer about your work related injury or illness, as soon as you are hurt or notice the symptoms. You should also file a claim with the ICA (Industrial Commission of Arizona) by submitting the Worker’s Report of Injury. Your physician may also complete a Worker’s and Physician’s Report of Injury. S/he can submit this form to the ICA for you. Upon submission of your claim, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt letter from the ICA. Then your employer’s insurance company will decide to grant or deny your claim within about three weeks. Medical Treatment For your first medical visit, your employer can choose the doctor for you. After that, you can choose your own doctor. Workers' compensation claims cover all necessary medical treatment related to your work injury or illness. Your doctor will bill your workers' comp insurance company directly, so you wouldn’t have to pay out of pocket for medical care. Workers’ Compensation Benefits Apart from medical expenses, injured workers are also eligible to receive benefit payments for lost wages and permanent disability.
Temporary Compensation
If you are unable to work for more than a week due to your injury, you are eligible to receive lost wages or time lost benefits, if your doctor certifies that you are unable to work due to your injury.