Iowa Administrative Code Agency 876 - Workers' Compensation Division
Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 876: Workers’ Compensation Division
Agency 876 regulates how workers’ compensation is administered in Iowa. It provides rules to implement the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act and governs claims, benefits, procedures, and dispute resolution.
General Scope
Agency 876 covers:
Claims filing procedures
Compensation for injury, disability, or death
Medical care and reimbursement
Hearings and appeals
Responsibilities of employers, insurers, and employees
It applies to:
Employers subject to Iowa Workers’ Compensation law
Injured employees and their dependents
Insurance carriers and third-party administrators
Attorneys and other representatives
Structural Outline of Agency 876
Agency 876 is organized into chapters and rules, each covering a specific area of workers’ compensation law:
Chapter 1 – General Provisions
Authority of the Workers’ Compensation Commissioner
Definitions of key terms
General policy and administrative requirements
Chapter 2 – Claims Administration
Filing a claim for benefits
Employer and insurer reporting requirements
Time limits for reporting injuries and claims
Chapter 3 – Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits
Authorized medical providers
Payment and reimbursement procedures
Independent medical examinations
Rehabilitation services and vocational evaluation
Chapter 4 – Compensation for Injury or Death
Temporary total disability
Permanent partial or total disability
Death benefits to dependents
Calculation of compensation rates
Chapter 5 – Hearings and Appeals
Procedures for contested claims
Administrative hearings
Appeals to the commissioner or Iowa courts
Representation and legal rights
Chapter 6 – Penalties and Enforcement
Penalties for non-compliance by employers or insurers
Interest on late payments
Reporting violations
Important Notes
Agency 876 implements Iowa law but does not create new law; it interprets and enforces statutory provisions.
These rules are binding on all parties in the workers’ compensation process.
Each chapter contains numerous detailed rules specifying forms, deadlines, procedures, and calculations.
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