WC Laws 2nd Edition, Sample Table 10

Workers' Compensation Laws, 2nd Edition

Table 10 Coverage of Occupational Hearing Loss as of July 1, 2008

Below are the column headings that are on this table and a description of what information this table contains. State 1 and State 2 are samples to show how the table lays out. Purchase this table to view the entire table.

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Information on occupational hearing loss: the filing time limits, criteria for coverage, the reference or formula used for estimating loss, deductions allowed, maximum benefits and whether aural rehabilitation is covered.
Jurisdiction	Time Limits For Claim Filing	Requirements On Separation From Exposure	Minimum Timeframe For Exposure Prior To Making Claim	Waiting Period	Tool(s) Used To Measure Loss Of Hearing	Deductions Allowed (for presbycusis and pre-existing losses)	Tinnitus Covered	Aural Rehabilitation Services Provided
Sample State 1	3 years from discovery	None	60 days	None	Medical evaluation with use of American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology guides	Yes	No	Yes
Sample State 2	No limit	7 consecutive days out of the noise	90 days	None	Medical evaluation using ANSI standards	Yes for pre-existing losses but no for presbycusis	No (for injuries occurring after 1/1/92)	Hearing Aids are covered if prescribed by a physician