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Information on Compensation for Noise Induced Hearing Loss

  • Alabama   http://dir.alabama.gov/wc/
    1-800-528-5166

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 1 year limit to file a claim
    The courts have the authority for establishing criteria to be used in determining the degree of hearing loss

     

  • Alaska   http://labor.state.ak.us/wc/home.htm
    907-465-2790

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2 year time limit to file after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Arizona   http://www.workerscompensation.com/arizona.php
    602-542-4411

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otharyngology
    This state has a 1 year limit to file a claim
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Arkansas   http://www.awcc.state.ar.us/
    501-682-3930 or 800-622-4472

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • California   http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc
    800-736-7401 or 510-286-7100

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otharynology
    This state has a 1 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Colorado   http://www.coworkforce.com/dwc/
    888-390-7936 (English) or 800-685-0891 (Spanish)

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific standard is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2-3 year limit to file a claim
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Connecticut   http://wcc.state.ct.us/
    860-493-1500

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otharynology
    This state has a 3 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state possibly provides benefits for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Delaware   http://www.delawareworks.com/industrialaffairs/services/workerscomp.shtml
    302-761-8200

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific standard is not specified in the law
    This state has a 1 year limit to file after discovery
    This state possibly provides benefits for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • District of Columbia   http://www.does.dc.gov/does/cwp/
    202-671-1000

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This city uses a formula established by the American Medical Association
    This city has a 1 year limit to file
    This city possibly provides benefits to Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Florida   http://www.fldfs.com/WC/
    850-413-1601

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2 year time limit to file after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Georgia   http://www.ganet.org/sbwc/
    800-533-0682 or 404-656-3875

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otharynology
    This state has a 1 year limit to file a claim
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Hawaii   http://hawaii.gov/labor/
    808-586-8842

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2 year limit to file after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Idaho   http://www.idahosif.org/
    208-334-6000

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 1 year time limit to file a claim
    This state does not have information about compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) within its workers compensation statutes

     

  • Illinois   http://www.iwcc.il.gov/
    866-352-3033 or 312-814-6611

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 3 year limit to file a claim
    This state does not have information about compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) within its workers compensation statutes

     

  • Indiana   http://www.in.gov/workcomp/
    317-232-3808

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2-3 year limit to file a claim
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Iowa   http://www.iowaworkforce.org/wc
    800-JOB-IOWA or 515-281-5387

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific standard is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Kansas   http://www.dol.ks.gov/WC/HTML/wc_ALL.html
    785-296-2996 or 800-332-0353

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Medical Association
    This state has a 1 year time limit to file a claim
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Kentucky   http://www.labor.ky.gov/workersclaims/
    502-564-5550

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses guidelines established by the American Medical Association to provide benefits in cases with more than 7% of hearing loss
    This state has a 2-3 year limit to file
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Louisiana   http://www.laworks.net/wrk_owca.asp
    225-342-7555

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific standard is not specified in the law
    This state has a 4 month timeline to file after discovery
    This state does not have information about compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) within its workers compensation statutes

     

  • Maine   http://www.maine.gov/wcb/
    207-287-3751

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses specifications outlined by the American National Standards Institute
    This state has a 2 year time limit to file
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Maryland   http://www.wcc.state.md.us
    800-492-0479 or 410-864-5100

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state requires that Form 9-656 be attached and sent with benefit applications
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim
    This state possibly provides benefits for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Massachusetts   http://www.mass.gov/dia
    617-727-4900

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific standard is not specified in the law
    This state has a 4 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state possibly provides benefits for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Michigan   http://www.michigan.gov/wca/
    888-396-5041 or 313-456-2400

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific standard is not specified in the law
    This state has a 4 month limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state does not provide benefits for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Minnesota   http://www.doli.state.mn.us/workcomp.html
    651-296-6526

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific standard is not specified in the law
    This state has a 3 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state does not provide benefits for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Mississippi   http://www.mwcc.state.ms.us/
    601-987-4200

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state possibly provides benefits for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Missouri   http://www.dolir.mo.gov/wc/
    573-751-4231

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula established by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology
    This state has a 1 year time limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Montana   http://www.montanastatefund.com/
    406-444-6500 or 800-332-6102

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology
    This state has a 30 day time limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Nebraska   http://www.das.state.ne.us/risk/procedures%20wc.htm
    800-599-5155 or 402-471-6468

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Nevada   http://www.dirweb.state.nv.us/
    775-684-7260

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology
    This state has a 90 day limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • New Hampshire   http://www.labor.state.nh.us/workers_compensation.asp
    603-271-3174

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific standard is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim
    This state does provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • New Jersey   http://www.nj.gov/labor/wc/wcindex.html
    609-292-2323

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses specifications outlined by the American National Standards Institute
    This state has a 1 - 2 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state does provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • New Mexico   http://www.state.nm.us/wca/
    800-255-7965 or 505-841-6000

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation along with standards of the American Medical Association
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim or 30 days after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • New York   http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/
    518-474-6670

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim or 90 days after knowledge that hearing loss was due to employment conditions
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • North Carolina   http://www.comp.state.nc.us/
    919-807-2500

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology
    This state has a 2 year limit to file after discovery
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • North Dakota   http://www.WorkforceSafety.com/
    800-777-5033 or 701-328-3800

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula established by the American Medical Association
    This state has a 1 year limit to file a claim
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Ohio   http://www.ohiobwc.com/
    1-800-644-6292

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 6 month time limit to file a claim
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Oklahoma   http://www.okdol.state.ok.us/workcomp/index.htm
    800-347-3863 or 405-232-7663

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula established by the American Medical Association
    This state has a 2 year limit to file after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Oregon   http://wcd.oregon.gov/
    800-452-0288 or 503-947-7810

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a 500-6K formula to a create a standard for determining benefits
    This state has a timeline for filing a claim from 180 days to 5 years after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Pennsylvania   http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=138&q=223870##links
    800-482-2383 or 717-772-4447

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula established by the American Medical Association
    This state has a 3 year time limit to file a claim
    This state does not have information about compensation for Tinnitus (ringing within the ears) within its workers compensation statutes

     

  • Rhode Island   http://www.dlt.ri.gov/wc/
    401-462-8000

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • South Carolina   http://www.wcc.state.sc.us/
    803-737-5700

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim from discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • South Dakota   http://www.state.sd.us/dol/dlm/dlm-home.htm
    605-773-3681

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula established by the American Medical Association
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Tennessee   http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/wcomp.html
    615-741-2395

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 1-3 year limit to file a claim
    This state possibly provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Texas   http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/wc/indexwc.html
    512-804-4000

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses formulas established by both the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology as well as the American Medical Association
    This state has a time limit of 1 year from injury or 1 year from date known or should have known that occupational disease was related to employment
    This state does provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Utah   http://www.wcf-utah.com/
    800-446-2667

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific formula is not specified in the law
    This state has a 1 year time limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Vermont   http://www.labor.vermont.gov/
    802-828-2286

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula established by the American Medical Association
    This state has a 6 year limit to file a claim
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Virginia   http://www.vwc.state.va.us
    877-664-2566

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngolog
    This state has a 2 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Washington   http://www.lni.wa.gov/ClaimsIns/default.asp
    1-800-547-8367

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology
    This state has a time limit to file of 2 years or 1 year after discovery
    This state possibly provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • West Virginia   http://www.wvinsurance.gov/
    888-498-2667

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a formula set by the American Academy of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology
    This state has a 3 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state possibly provides compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Wisconsin   http://www.dwd.stte.wi.us/wc/default.htm/
    262-796-4540

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses the Committee on Hearing, Bioacoustics, and Biomechanics
    This state does not have a time limit to file a claim
    This state does not provide benefits for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

     

  • Wyoming   http://wydoe.state.wy.us/doe.asp?ID=9
    800-870-8883 or 307-777-7672

    Information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss:
    This state uses a Medical Evaluation - a specific standard is not specified in the law
    This state has a 1 year limit to file a claim after discovery
    This state does not provide compensation for Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)