Augment LeadsMassachusetts workers' comp claims follow their own agency, forms and clocks. This page covers each, sourced, plus intake questions for Massachusetts callers. To compare states, see workers' comp deadlines by state.
The Massachusetts workers' comp system
Massachusetts's system is run by the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), under Chapter 152 of the General Laws.
Deadlines a Massachusetts worker has to meet
Notice
Under M.G.L. c. 152, section 41, no proceedings for compensation can be maintained unless notice has been given to the insurer or insured as soon as practicable after the injury.
Filing the claim
The same section requires a claim within four years from the date the employee first became aware of the causal relationship between the disability and the employment. Paying compensation or filing a claim tolls the limitation for benefits due for that injury.
Rules change; the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents has the current versions.
Massachusetts intake questions
- When did the injury happen, and when did you report it?
- When did you first connect your condition to your job?
- Has a claim been filed with the Department of Industrial Accidents?
- Is the insurer paying any benefits or medical bills now?
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a Massachusetts worker have to file a workers' comp claim?
Under M.G.L. c. 152, section 41, a claim must be filed within four years from the date the employee first became aware of the causal relationship between the disability and the employment. Confirm current rules with the Department of Industrial Accidents.
When does notice have to be given in Massachusetts?
Section 41 requires notice to the insurer or insured as soon as practicable after the injury. It doesn't set a day count, so ask callers exactly when and how they reported it.
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