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Arkansas's agency and claim process
Arkansas claims are filed with the Workers' Compensation Commission. Under Ark. Code 11-9-702, if no bona fide hearing request is made within six months after a claim is filed, the claim can be dismissed without prejudice to refiling within the limitation period.
Arkansas timing rules for intake
Report on the commission's form
Under Ark. Code 11-9-701, unless the injury is made known to the employer immediately or the employee can't report it, the employee reports on a commission-approved form, and the employer isn't responsible for benefits before it receives that report. Failing to give notice doesn't bar a claim if the employer knew of the injury.
Two-year filing limit
11-9-702 bars a claim not filed with the commission within two years of the compensable injury. If benefits were paid, a claim for additional compensation must be filed within one year of the last payment or two years of the injury, whichever is greater, and a latent injury doesn't toll these periods.
Rules change; the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission has the current versions.
Questions for Arkansas callers
- When did the injury happen, and did you report it on your employer's form?
- Did your supervisor know about the injury right away?
- Has a claim been filed with the Workers' Compensation Commission? When?
- Have any benefits been paid? When was the last payment?
Augment Leads in Arkansas
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Frequently asked questions
How long does an Arkansas worker have to file a claim?
Ark. Code 11-9-702 requires filing with the Workers' Compensation Commission within two years of the compensable injury. Confirm current rules with the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission.
What if an Arkansas worker already received benefits?
Under 11-9-702(b), a claim for additional compensation is due within one year of the last payment or two years of the injury, whichever is greater, and must say it's for additional compensation. Confirm current rules with the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission.
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