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
Per Idaho Code §72-523, the premium tax rate effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 has been reduced by 20% from 2.5% to 2.0%. The online premium tax form reflects this change for the semi-annual period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. All reports and payments must be received in our office by close of business July 31, 2012. An informational letter was mailed April 3, 2012.
On April 7, 2011, the Idaho Industrial Commission stopped mailing reporting forms. These forms, as well as the NCCI rates, are now available online. Companies must print and submit the completed forms and tax payment for each six-month period.
Added 04/11/2012
Rules and Legislation
The Industrial Commission has posted links to the approved rules and passed legislation from the 2012 Legislative Session. Added 04/13/12
The Next Advisory Committee Meeting is August 15, 2012
The next meeting of the Commission's Advisory Committee is scheduled to be held August 15, 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:
- August 15, 2012
- November 8, 2012
Added 05/11/11
Request for Nominations for Membership Advisory Committee on Workers' Compensation
The public is invited to submit nominations for the Membership Advisory Committee on Workers' Compensation. Please review the information required for nominations and submit your nomination by July 16, 2012.
Added 05/15/12