Claim for compensation: Requirements for injured employee, his dependent or his representative to file claim; form.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an injured employee, or a person acting on his behalf, shall file a claim for compensation with the insurer within 90 days after an accident if:
(a) The employee has sought medical treatment for an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment; or
(b) The employee was off work as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment.
2. In the event of the death of the injured employee resulting from the injury, a dependent of the employee, or a person acting on his behalf, shall file a claim for compensation with the insurer within 1 year after the death of the injured employee.
3. The claim for compensation must be filed on a form prescribed by the Administrator.
Last modified: February 25, 2006