Administering Idaho's Workers' Compensation Law

Welcome!

The Industrial Commission is the state agency responsible for:

  • Regulating workers' compensation activities in Idaho, including companies licensed to issue workers' compensation policies.
  • Settling disputes between injured workers and insurers.
  • Deciding appeals for unemployment decisions from the Idaho Department of Labor.
  • Ensuring that employers have workers' compensation coverage as required by law.
  • Providing compensation to innocent victims of crime through the Crime Victims Compensation Program.

News for Insurance Companies

On April 7, 2011, the Idaho Industrial Commission stopped mailing premium tax forms to sureties, as this form is now available online. An informational letter was mailed June 7, 2011. Companies must print and submit the completed forms for the semi-annual period January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011. All reports and payments must be received in our office by close of business on Monday, August 1. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the assessment and collection of penalties provided by law. Added 06/03/11

News for Self-Insured Employers

On April 7, 2011, the Idaho Industrial Commission stopped mailing premium tax forms to sureties, as this form is now available online. An informational letter was mailed June 7, 2011. Companies must print and submit the completed forms for the semi-annual period January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011. All reports and payments must be received in our office by close of business on Monday, August 1. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the assessment and collection of penalties provided by law. Added 06/03/2011

Rules and Legislation

The Industrial Commission has posted links to the approved rules and passed legislation from the 2011 Legislative Session. Added 04/07/11

The Next Advisory Committee Meeting is February 8, 2012

The next meeting of the Commission's Advisory Committee is scheduled to be held February 8, 2012 beginning at 9:30 AM in the Industrial Commission's first floor conference room, 700 Clearwater Lane, Boise, Idaho. Future meetings are scheduled for:

  • February 8, 2012 - Agenda
  • May 9, 2012
  • August 8, 2012

Added 05/11/11