Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Idaho

A decision of the Idaho Industrial Commission becomes final when filed, but within 20 days of filing any party may move for reconsideration or rehearing. Final decisions may be appealed to the Idaho Supreme Court within the time and in the manner set by Supreme Court rule.

Disputes can be settled through the Commission's voluntary mediation program or through a formal hearing, started by filing a Complaint and then a Request for Calendaring. Hearings are held before a Commission referee or the Commissioners, who issue a written decision. Within 20 days after a decision is filed, any party may ask the Commission to reconsider or rehear it. Final decisions may be appealed to the Idaho Supreme Court within the time set by Supreme Court rule.

A claim for compensation must be made within one year after the accident (or within one year after a death). A claim is not required if compensation has been paid voluntarily or a hearing request has been filed. If a claim was made but nothing was paid, the worker has one year from the claim to file an application for hearing with the Commission. If payments were made and then stopped, the worker generally has five years from the accident to request a hearing for more compensation, or one year from the last income benefit payment if payments ended more than four years after the accident.