BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
(Pursuant to NRS 616C.050)
Notice of Injury or Occupational Disease (Incident Report Form C-1): If an injury or occupational disease (OD) arises out of and in the
course of employment, you must provide written notice to your employer as soon as practicable, but no later than 7 days after the accident or
OD. Your employer shall maintain a sufficient supply of the required forms.
Claim for Compensation (Form C-4): If medical treatment is sought, the form C-4 is available at the place of initial treatment. A completed
"Claim for Compensation" (Form C-4) must be filed within 90 days after an accident or OD. The treating physician or chiropractor must,
within 3 working days after treatment, complete and mail to the employer, the employer's insurer and third-party administrator, the Claim for
Compensation.
Medical Treatment: If you require medical treatment for your on-the-job injury or OD, you may be required to select a physician or
chiropractor from a list provided by your workers’ compensation insurer, if it has contracted with an Organization for Managed Care (MCO) or
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or providers of health care. If your employer has not entered into a contract with an MCO or PPO, you
may select a physician or chiropractor from the Panel of Physicians and Chiropractors. Any medical costs related to your industrial injury or
OD will be paid by your insurer.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD): If your doctor has certified that you are unable to work for a period of at least 5 consecutive days, or 5
cumulative days in a 20-day period, or places restrictions on you that your employer does not accommodate, you may be entitled to TTD
compensation.
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD): If the wage you receive upon reemployment is less than the compensation for TTD to which you are
entitled, the insurer may be required to pay you TPD compensation to make up the difference. TPD can only be paid for a maximum of 24
months.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): When your medical condition is stable and there is an indication of a PPD as a result of your injury or
OD, within 30 days, your insurer must arrange for an evaluation by a rating physician or chiropractor to determine the degree of your PPD. The
amount of your PPD award depends on the date of injury, the results of the PPD evaluation and your age and wage.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD): If you are medically certified by a treating physician or chiropractor as permanently and totally disabled
and have been granted a PTD status by your insurer, you are entitled to receive monthly benefits not to exceed 66 2/3% of your average
monthly wage. The amount of your PTD payments is subject to reduction if you previously received a PPD award.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services: You may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services if you are unable to return to the job due to a
permanent physical impairment or permanent restrictions as a result of your injury or occupational disease.
Transportation and Per Diem Reimbursement: You may be eligible for travel expenses and per diem associated with medical treatment.
Reopening: You may be able to reopen your claim if your condition worsens after claim closure.
Appeal Process: If you disagree with a written determination issued by the insurer or the insurer does not respond to your request, you may
appeal to the Department of Administration, Hearing Officer, by following the instructions contained in your determination letter. You must
appeal the determination within 70 days from the date of the determination letter at 1050 E. William Street, Suite 400, Carson City, Nevada
89701, or 2200 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 210, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102. If you disagree with the Hearing Officer decision, you may appeal to the
Department of Administration, Appeals Officer. You must file your appeal within 30 days from the date of the Hearing Officer decision
letter at 1050 E. William Street, Suite 450, Carson City, Nevada 89701, or 2200 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 220, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102. If you
disagree with a decision of an Appeals Officer, you may file a petition for judicial review with the District Court. You must do so within 30
days of the Appeal Officer’s decision. You may be represented by an attorney at your own expense or you may contact the NAIW for possible
representation.
Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers (NAIW): If you disagree with a hearing officer decision, you may request that NAIW represent you
without charge at an Appeals Officer Hearing. For information regarding denial of benefits, you may contact the NAIW at: 1000 E. William
Street, Suite 208, Carson City, NV 89701, (775) 684-7555, or 2200 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 230, Las Vegas, NV 89102, (702) 486-2830
To File a Complaint with the Division: If you wish to file a complaint with the Administrator of the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR),
please contact the Workers’ Compensation Section, 400 West King Street, Suite 400, Carson City, Nevada 89703, telephone (775) 684-7270, or
3360 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102, telephone (702) 486-9080.
For Assistance with Workers’ Compensation Issues: You may contact the State of Nevada Office for Consumer Health Assistance, 555 E.
Washington Avenue, Suite 4800, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Toll Free 1-888-333-1597, Web site: http://dhhs.nv.gov/Programs/CHA E-mail:
cha@govcha.nv.gov
D-2 (rev. 01/20)
