Augment LeadsThis guide is for workers' comp firms licensed in Iowa: who runs the system, the deadlines an injured worker faces and the questions that sort a Iowa lead. All states' deadlines are in the workers' comp deadlines by state table.
How workers' comp is run in Iowa
Iowa contested cases go to the workers' compensation commissioner. Under Iowa Code 85.26, filing the original notice or petition with the commissioner is the only act that commences a proceeding for limitation purposes.
What to screen for in Iowa
Notice within 90 days
Iowa Code 85.23 bars compensation unless the employer has actual knowledge of the injury, or receives notice, within 90 days. The clock runs from the date the employee knew or should have known the injury was work-related.
Two years, or three from the last weekly check
Under 85.26, an original proceeding must be commenced within two years of the injury, or within three years of the last weekly compensation payment if weekly benefits were paid. A review-reopening of an award or settlement must also start within three years of the last weekly payment.
General information, not legal advice; confirm current rules with the Iowa workers' compensation commissioner.
Screening questions for Iowa intake
- When did you first know the injury was related to work?
- Did your employer know about it within 90 days? How?
- Have weekly benefits been paid? When was the last check?
- Has a petition been filed with the workers' compensation commissioner?
Buying Iowa workers' comp leads
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Frequently asked questions
How long does an Iowa worker have to give notice?
Under Iowa Code 85.23, 90 days from when the employee knew or should have known the injury was work-related, unless the employer already had actual knowledge. Confirm current rules with the Iowa workers' compensation commissioner.
How long does an Iowa worker have to file a claim?
Iowa Code 85.26 allows two years from the injury, or three years from the last weekly compensation payment if benefits were paid. Confirm current rules with the Iowa workers' compensation commissioner.
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