On September 24th, 2022, Arizona Senate Bill (SB) 1403 took effect. Following the effective date, the Arizona workers’ compensation statute will be amended to add section A.R.S. § 23-1061(N). The purpose of SB 1403 is to outline the reporting requirements related to when an insurance carrier or self-insured employer receives written notification of injury from an employee who was injured on the job and intends to file a compensation claim.
Understanding The Provisions
The provision requires an insurance carrier or self-insured employer, upon receipt of written notification of injury from an employee who was injured and intended to file a compensation claim, to:
- Forward the written notification of injury and intended claim for compensation to the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) within seven business days
- Inform the employee of the employee's requirement to file a claim with the ICA
Additionally, the new provision suspends the one-year deadline by which an employee or other entitled party may file a claim after the insurance carrier or self-insured employer receives written notification of the injury and intended compensation claim. The deadline for forwarding the written notice to the ICA is the date the insurance carrier or self-insured employer receives the written notification.
Failure to report by the insurance company and the self-insuring employer could relieve the injured workers of their requirement to file the claim within one year under A.R.S. & 23-1061(A). The new form for insurance companies and/or self-insuring employers to file a written notification can be found here.
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