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ABROGATION OF DEFENSES......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-101

ACCEPTANCE OF ACT.................................................................................... ................................................................................................ 8-41-104

ACCIDENT

arising out of employment................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-301(1)(b),(c)

benefits (see BENEFITS)

definition................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-201(1),(2)

heart attack..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-302(2)

report by employee............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-102

report by employer............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-101

stress.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-41-302(1)

ACCREDITATION PROGRAM.................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-101(3.6)(a)(I)(II)

accessibility of program.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-101(3.6)(e)

costs................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-101(3.6)(d),(m)

facilities................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-101(3.6)(b)

list of accredited physicians................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-101(3.6)(k)

physician defined................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-101(3.5)(a)(I)

Level I............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-101(3.6)(a)(I)

Level II........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-101(3.6)(a)(II)

impairment ratings if not Level II accredited.................................................................................................................................. 8-42-101(3.6)(o)

not level II accredited...................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107(8)(b.5)

registration fees........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-101(3.6)(l)

review of program.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-101(3.6)(r)(II)

revocation of accreditation................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-101(3.6)(g), 8-43-501(4)

time of accreditation................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-101(3.6)(f)

ACCRUED COMPENSATION ON DEATH................................................................................................................................................ 8-41-503(2)

ACTIONS

abolished............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-41-102

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, DIVISION OF

(see Office of Administrative Courts)............................................................................................................................................................ 24-30-1001

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

appeals from, to I.C.A.P................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-301(6)

appointment.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24-30-1003

determine competency of witnesses & parties to settlement................................................................................................................... 8-43-207(1)(m)

dismiss issues............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-207(1)(n)

guardians ad litem, appoint......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-207(1)(l)

order of (see ORDER)

power and authority........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-207

report on penalties imposed........................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-304(3)

require repayment of overpayments.............................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-207(q)

review by I.C.A.P.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(6)

ADMISSION OF LIABILITY......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-203(1)

contest final admission......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-203(2)(b)(II)

filed after IME............................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-107.2(4), 8-43-203(2)(b)(II)

ADVERSE ACTION, defined................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-201(2.5)(a)

AGRICULTURAL LABOR (see FARM AND RANCH LABOR)

ALCOHOL

conviction, evidence............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-210

reducing compensation..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-112.5

ALIEN........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-202(1)(b)

AMA GUIDES

impairment rating guidelines.................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-101(3)(a)(I)

medical impairment ratings........................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-107(8)(c)

physical impairment ratings........................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-101(3.7)

AMPUTATION..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107

APPEAL

of utilization review process.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-501(5)

to Court of Appeals............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-307 thru 312

error disregarded.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-310

fees.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-314

grounds............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-308

heard in 30 days.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-309

precedence.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-307(2)

remand............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-312

time for filing............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-301(10)

when panel fails to act.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-301(11)

to director or administrative law judge....................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(2)

briefs, time for filing................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(4)

petition to review, time for filing............................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(2)

supplemental orders............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-301(4),(5)

transcript, ordering..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(2)

to Industrial Claim Appeals Panel............................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-301(6)

order, time for entering............................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(8)

petition for review...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(6)

power to alter findings............................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(8)

procedural orders........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-301(9)

record, transmittal...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(7)

by division.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-301(7)

by Court of Appeals....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-311

to Supreme Court................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-313

APPLICATION FOR HEARING

after IME...................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107.2(4),8-43-203(2)(b)(II)

de novo utilization review......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-501(5)(b)

expedited hearing.................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-105(2)(a), 8-43-203(1)

for penalty...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-304(4)

rejection of...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-218(4)

request for mediation after............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-205(1)

APPOINTED OFFICIALS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-202(1)(a)

APPORTION BENEFITS

death.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-121

diseases........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-304(2)

permanent total................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-46-105

previous disability.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-104(2)

ARBITRATION, right to.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-206.5

ARISING OUT OF EMPLOYMENT................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-301(1)(b),(c)

ARTIFICIAL LIMB...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-101(1)(b)

ASSIGNABILITY OF COMPENSATION.............................................................................................................................................. 8-42-124(1),(6)

ASSUMPTION OF RISK.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-101

ATTACHMENT OF COMPENSATION................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-124(1),(6)

ATTORNEY FEES................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-403

assessment for setting issues not ripe for hearing..................................................................................................................................... 8-43-211(2)(d)

contingent fees

determination of reasonableness................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-403(1)

limits........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-403(1)

submission of fee agreement....................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-403(2)

frivolous appeal............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-301(14)

improper actions.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-301(14)

no lien.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-124

power of attorney, distributing funds....................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-124(2)(b)

ATTORNEY GENERAL, acting for I.C.A.P. or director...................................................................................................................................... 8-43-401

AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE

employee's...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-102(2)

later injury...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-104(1)

minor.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-102(4)

state.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-47-106

AWARD (see also ORDER)

administrative law judge issue................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-207(1)(k)

defined.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-201(15)

director issue.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-207(1)(k)

garnishment or administrative lien.................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-204(4)

notice................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-215

technical omission............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-47-104

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BENEFICIARIES (See DEPENDENTS)

BENEFITS (see also COMPENSATION)........................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-103

amputation.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107

assignability......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-124,8-43-204

cap.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107.5

cease benefits to recover overpayments................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-113.5(1)(b)

claims.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-103

filing of by other than claimant....................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-103

nonassignable and exempt............................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-124

notice of.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-103

conditions of recovery........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-41-301

death (see DEATH BENEFITS)

disfigurement....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-108

earnings

average weekly wage

how computed............................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-102(2),(3),(4)

exceptional cases.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-102(3)

previous injury............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-104

board and lodging included....................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-201(19)

items excluded.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-201(19)

included.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-201(19)

wages, defined.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-201(19)

first installment paid...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-105(2)

fraud............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-304(2)

incompetent.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-503(3)

insanity of dependent..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-503(3)

limit.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-107.5

lump sums........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-406

medical, surgical, hospital................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-101

nonmedical treatment...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-404

physician or surgeon examine......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-404

willful delay of payment............................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-401(2)

overpayment, recovery of................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-113.5

permanent partial disability

age factor................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-107(8)(e)

compensation rate modified................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107(6)(b)

determination of.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-107

scheduled injuries....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107(2)

wage assignment......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-124(6)

permanent total disability................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-111

award ceases.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-303

calculation of premium.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-46-105

capable of rehabilitation............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-111(3)

increases in compensation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-111(4)

paid for life................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-111(1)

reopening.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-303(3)

refusal of work or voc rehab....................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-111(3)

termination of (see Romero v. ICAO, 912 P2d 62).................................................................................................................................. 8-42-111(5)

prisoner repay if ineligible...................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-113(1.5)(b)

reduction

calculation................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-112(2)

controlled substance..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-112.5

intoxication................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-112.5

misleads employer................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-112(1)(d)

non-use of safety device........................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-112(1)(a)

safety rule violation............................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-112(1)(b)

unemployment benefits.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-103(1)(f)

settlement............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-204

specific injuries................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107

additional compensation for additional injuries.............................................................................................................................................. 8-42-109

amputation between joints......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107(5)

dental treatment................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-101(1)(a),(b)

paralysis..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107(4)

permanent partial, in lieu of....................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107(8)

remain on schedule................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-107(7)(b)

two losses, added....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107(7)

weekly amounts, limits.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-107(6)

suspension for failure to apply for benefits........................................................................................................................................ 8-42-103(1)(c)(III)

teeth, injury to, dental benefits............................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-101(1)(a),(b)

temporary partial disability................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-106

ceases.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-106

temporary total disability................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-105

additional......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-109

suspended, fail to appear at rescheduled appointment.......................................................................................................................... 8-42-105(2)(c)

time limits........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-103

after appeals........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-401(2)(a)

disability indemnity........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-105

disability periods

commencement of....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-103

new disability.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-41-206

schedule of specific..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107

trust fund for payments...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-47-105

unpaid, deposit required, when........................................................................................................................................................................... 8-47-105

waiting period............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-103(1)(b)

BOARD AND LODGING.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-40-201(19)

BOND, non-insured........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-408(2)

BOOKS, right to examine...................................................................................................................................................................... 8-44-107,8-47-208

BURDEN

clear and convincing

finding of UR committee............................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-501(5)

IME-MMI.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107(8)(b),(b.5)

IME-impairment rating.......................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107(8)(c),8-46-105

injury due to intoxication............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-112.5

knew of violation........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-304(4)

preponderance of evidence........................................................................................................................................................................ 8-40-202(2)(b)

conditions of independent trade............................................................................................................................................................ 8-40-202(2)(b)

credit for reduced disability............................................................................................................................................................................ 8-46-307

entitlement to benefits.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-201

final disposition of U.R.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-501(2)

BURIAL EXPENSES............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-123

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CAP ON BENEFITS.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-107.5

CARRIERS, common by railroad.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-201

CASE MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-101(3.6)

CASUAL LABOR....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-302(3),(4)

CEASE AND DESIST...........................................................................................................................................................................................8-43-409

CERTIORARI........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-313

CHANGE OF CONDITION................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-303

CHANGE OF PHYSICIAN....................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-404(5),(8)

CHILDREN, dependent.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-501(1)(b),(c)

CHILD SUPPORT................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-124(1),(6), 8-43-204(4)

CHIROPRACTORS

accreditation........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-101(3.6)(a)(l)

treatment limits.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-101(3)(a)(lll)

CLAIMANT, defined...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-201(3.6)

CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

director to appoint managers.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-218(1)

legislative declaration.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-217

penalty for failure to cooperate with............................................................................................................................................................. 8-43-218(3)

CLASSIFICATION

appeals board...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-55-101

premiums............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-44-103

risks.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-44-103, 8-45-105

CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE

IME- impairment rating............................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-107(8)(c), 8-46-105

CLOSE CASES................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-203(2)

COMMON CARRIERS

by railroad........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-201

coverage offered.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-40-301(6)

employee excludes.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-40-301(5)

intrastate............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-41-201

interstate............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-41-201

statutory employment exclusion.................................................................................................................................................................... 8-41-401(7)

COMMON LAW DEFENSES............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-41-103

COMPENSATION ( see also BENEFITS)........................................................................................................................................... 8-42-101 thru 124

accrued at death............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-41-503(2), 8-42-116

acts of employee reducing................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-112

failure to obey safety rules.................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-112(1)(b)

to use safety devices.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-112(1)(a)

admission of denial of liability for...................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-203

penalty....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-203(2)

attachment, exempt from................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-124(1)

attorney fees....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-403

assigned............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-124

basis for wages.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-102

continued payment of wages, effect................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-124

decrease for permanent total able to return to employment.......................................................................................................................... 8-43-303(3)

interest charged on.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-410(2)

levy, exempt from.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-124(1)

lien for............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-43-410(1)

non-assignable................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8-42-124(1)

offset, social security & pension plan.................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-103(1)(c),(d)

offset for fraud............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-304(2)

overpayment, recovery of ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8-42-113.5

payment after appeals............................................................................................................................................................................... 8-43-401(2)(a)

power of attorney to collect, void.................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-124(2)

previous disability or impairment.................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-104(1)

rate (later injury)................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-104

release.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-42-124

settlement.............................................................................................................................................................................................