Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Arizona
The deadline to challenge a denied workers' comp claim in Arizona, where to file, and the steps from hearing to appeal.
Short answer: Denied claims: a request for hearing must be filed with the Industrial Commission of Arizona within 90 days after notice of the insurer's, self-insured employer's or Commission's determination on the claim (late filing is excused only in limited cases). A.R.S. §§ 23-947, 23-942, 23-951
| Deadline to challenge a denial | Denied claims: a request for hearing must be filed with the Industrial Commission of Arizona within 90 days after notice of the insurer's, self-insured employer's or Commission's determination on the claim (late filing is excused only in limited cases). An administrative law judge's award becomes final unless a party requests review within 30 days after the award is served. A party affected by the decision on review may then apply to the Arizona Court of Appeals for a writ of certiorari. ALJ award review: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/23/00942.htm ; court review: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/23/00951.htm (the deadline to apply to the court of appeals was not stated in the text read). Source: A.R.S. §§ 23-947, 23-942, 23-951 |
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| Appealing a denial | If the insurer or Commission denies or limits a claim, the worker must file a request for hearing with the Industrial Commission within 90 days of the notice; otherwise the decision becomes final. An administrative law judge holds the hearing and issues an award. A party may file a request for review of the award within 30 days after it is served. After review, a party may ask the Arizona Court of Appeals to review the lawfulness of the award by writ of certiorari. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: A.R.S. §§ 23-947, 23-942, 23-951 |
| Deadline to file a claim | A claim must be filed in writing with the Industrial Commission within one year after the injury occurred or the right to compensation accrued. The year starts when the injury becomes manifest or when the worker knows, or reasonably should know, that a compensable injury occurred. Late filing is excused in limited cases, such as reliance on a misleading statement by the Commission, employer or insurer, or legal incapacity, and a late claim is not barred if the insurer or employer has already started paying compensation. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: A.R.S. § 23-1061(A)–(B) |
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FAQ
How long do you have to appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Arizona?
Denied claims: a request for hearing must be filed with the Industrial Commission of Arizona within 90 days after notice of the insurer's, self-insured employer's or Commission's determination on the claim (late filing is excused only in limited cases). An administrative law judge's award becomes final unless a party requests review within 30 days after the award is served. A party affected by the decision on review may then apply to the Arizona Court of Appeals for a writ of certiorari.
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Arizona?
If the insurer or Commission denies or limits a claim, the worker must file a request for hearing with the Industrial Commission within 90 days of the notice; otherwise the decision becomes final. An administrative law judge holds the hearing and issues an award. A party may file a request for review of the award within 30 days after it is served. After review, a party may ask the Arizona Court of Appeals to review the lawfulness of the award by writ of certiorari.
What is the deadline to file a workers' comp claim in Arizona?
A claim must be filed in writing with the Industrial Commission within one year after the injury occurred or the right to compensation accrued. The year starts when the injury becomes manifest or when the worker knows, or reasonably should know, that a compensable injury occurred. Late filing is excused in limited cases, such as reliance on a misleading statement by the Commission, employer or insurer, or legal incapacity, and a late claim is not barred if the insurer or employer has already started paying compensation.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.