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The Industrial Commission is the state agency responsible for:
- Regulating workers’ compensation activities in Idaho, including companies licensed to issue workers’ compensation policies.
- Ensuring that employers have workers’ compensation coverage as required by law.
- Settling disputes between injured workers, employers, and insurers.
- Deciding appeals for unemployment decisions from the Idaho Department of Labor.
- Assisting injured workers by supporting their medical recovery while facilitating a timely return to employment that is as close as possible to the worker’s pre-injury status and wage.
- Providing compensation to innocent victims of crime through the Crime Victims Compensation Program.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Idaho Industrial Commission meets in regular session weekly at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Owyhee Conference on the Chinden Campus except on holidays.
Notice to the Public – Commissioners’ Administrative Meetings
- January 8 – Agenda
- January 15 – Agenda
- January 22 – Agenda
- January 30, 10 a.m. – Agenda
- February 5 – Agenda
- February 12 – 9 a.m. Advisory Committee Meeting
- February 13, 9 a.m. – Agenda
- February 19 – Agenda
- February 26 – Agenda
- March 5 – Agenda
- March 12 – Agenda
- March 26 – Agenda
- April 2 – Agenda
- April 7 – Agenda
- April 9 – Amended Agenda
- April 16 – Agenda
- April 23 – Agenda
Admin meetings are open to the public. If you would like to participate in an admin meeting contact Kamerron Slay at (208) 334-6017 or at commissionsecretary@iic.idaho.gov.
The next Advisory Committee meeting will be held in-person on May 7, 2025, beginning at 9:00 am in the Coral Room.
11321 W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83714
Accessibility
This meeting will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodation must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the meeting, to the Commission Secretary, Kamerron Slay at (208) 334-6017 or at commissionsecretary@iic.idaho.gov.
Public Comment
The Industrial Commission receives guidance from the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee welcomes public input and participation. Comments for the Advisory Committee should be submitted to Kamerron Slay at (208) 334-6017 or at commissionsecretary@iic.idaho.gov. Please include supporting documentation such as a statement of the problem, draft legislation, or other helpful information.
Learn More about the Advisory Committee
Save the date for the Industrial Commission’s Annual Seminar’s on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Boulevard, Boise, ID.
The Annual Seminar features workers’ compensation experts from across the industry discussing a variety of timely topics. This educational opportunity provides valuable information for employers, attorneys, insurance professionals, rehabilitation counselors, medical providers, and others interested in the Idaho workers’ compensation system.
ORDER RESCINDING EMERGENCY ORDERS: Effective March 29, 2023, the Idaho Industrial Commission deemed it appropriate to rescind its June 9, 2021, emergency order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, except for the revisions to the Judicial Rules of Practice and Procedure (JRP) and the Rules of Appellate Practice and Procedure (RAPP) providing for e-filing shall remain in effect; which allows for Commission Referees to have the discretion of holding hearings remotely with the parties agreement.
In accordance with Governor Brad Little’s Executive Order 2020-01: Zero-Based Regulation (ZBR), the Industrial Commission will reduce regulatory burdens by removing costly, ineffective, or outdated regulations.
Currently, the Industrial Commission is reexamining the Idaho Workers’ Compensation Administrative Rules: IDAPA 17.01.01- Administrative Rules Under the Worker’s Compensation Law,
Members of the public may participate in person or virtually via Webex. The Industrial Commission will provide live streaming of the negotiated rulemaking meetings at designated locations.
Public Comment
The Industrial Commission is not currently accepting written comments regarding its rules. Comments were accepted until October 28, 2024.
Background
Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Zero Based Regulation (ZBR) Negotiated Rulemaking
Learn more about the Industrial Commission’s Rulemaking process.
Past Industrial Commission Public Hearings
Following the conclusion of negotiated rulemaking meetings, the Industrial Commission will hold two public hearings, tentatively scheduled for October 7 and 24, 2024, at the Industrial Commission, 11351 W. Chinden Blvd. Building #2, Boise, ID 83714, to receive final public testimony and comments.
October 7 and 24, 2024 – 10-11 a.m. MDT
In Person: Chinden Campus Sawtooth Hearing Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building #2
Boise, Idaho 83714
October 7 Virtual Link: Webex
October 24 Virtual Link: Webex
Handouts:
Accessibility
This meeting will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodation must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the meeting, to the Commission Secretary, Kamerron Slay at (208) 334-6017 or at commissionsecretary@iic.idaho.gov.
Past Negotiated Rulemaking Meetings
November 8, 2023
IDAPA 17.01.01.000 – .307
In Person: Chinden Campus Coral Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building #2
Boise, Idaho 83714
Virtual: Webex
Handouts:
Draft November 8, 2023 Language
May 8, 2024 – 9:30-11 a.m. MT
IDAPA 17.01.01.401 – .602
In Person: Chinden Campus Les Bois Conference Room (Located in between Buildings 3 and 4, next to the Les Bois Café)
11351 W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83714
View Campus Map
Virtual: Webex
Live Streaming Locations:
• Coeur d’Alene: 1111 W. Ironwood Drive, Suite A – Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
• Idaho Falls: 1820 E. 17th, Suite 300 – Idaho Falls, ID 83404
• Lewiston: 1118 “F” Street – Lewiston, ID 83501
• Pocatello: 444 Hospital Way, Suite 411 – Pocatello, ID 83201
• Twin Falls: 1411 Falls Avenue East, Suite 915 – Twin Falls, ID 83301
Handouts
•Summary of November 8, 2023 Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting and 2024 Legislative Session
•Workers’ Compensation Negotiated Rulemaking Draft for May 8, 2024
June 24, 2024, 1:30-3 p.m. MT
IDAPA 17.01.01.801 – .803
In Person: Chinden Campus Coral Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building #2
Boise, Idaho 83714
Virtual: Webex
Live Streaming Locations:
• Coeur d’Alene: 1111 W. Ironwood Drive, Suite A – Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
• Idaho Falls: 1820 E. 17th, Suite 300 – Idaho Falls, ID 83404
• Lewiston: 1118 “F” Street – Lewiston, ID 83501
• Pocatello: 444 Hospital Way, Suite 411 – Pocatello, ID 83201
• Twin Falls: 1411 Falls Avenue East, Suite 915 – Twin Falls, ID 83301
Handouts:
Workers’ Compensation Negotiated Rulemaking Draft for June 24, 2024
Negotiated Rulemaking Presentation June 2024
Milliman Benchmarking Report
July 11, 2024 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. MT
Medical Fee Schedule
In Person: Chinden Campus Coral Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building #2
Boise, Idaho 83714
Virtual: Webex
Live Streaming Locations:
• Department of Labor: 600 N. Thornton St – Post Falls, ID 83854
• Mountain View Hospital: 2325 Coronado Street – Idaho Falls, ID 83404
• Industrial Commission – Lewiston Field Office: 1118 “F” Street – Lewiston, ID 83501
• Industrial Commission – Pocatello Field Office: 444 Hospital Way, Suite 411 – Pocatello, ID 83201
• Industrial Commission – Twin Falls Field Office: 1411 Falls Avenue East, Suite 915 – Twin Falls, ID 83301
Handouts:
• Workers’ Compensation Negotiated Rulemaking Draft for July 11, 2024
• Negotiated Rulemaking Presentation July 11, 2024
July 29, 2024 – 1-3 p.m. MT
Entire Chapter 17.01.01
In Person: Chinden Campus Coral Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building #2
Boise, Idaho 83714
Virtual: Webex
Live Streaming Locations:
• Coeur d’Alene: 1111 W. Ironwood Drive, Suite A – Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
• Idaho Falls: 1820 E. 17th, Suite 300 – Idaho Falls, ID 83404
• Lewiston: 1118 “F” Street – Lewiston, ID 83501
• Pocatello: 444 Hospital Way, Suite 411 – Pocatello, ID 83201
• Twin Falls: 1411 Falls Avenue East, Suite 915 – Twin Falls, ID 83301
Handouts:
•Workers’ Compensation Negotiated Rulemaking Draft for July 29, 2024
•Negotiated Rulemaking Presentation July 29, 2024
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