Nevada

What you need to know for Nevada…

Nevada workers’ compensation claims are administered through the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (DIR). If a workplace injury or illness occurs, both the employer and the injured worker have responsibilities to ensure the claim is reported and processed correctly.

For Employers

If an employee reports a workplace injury or illness, Nevada law requires employers to take prompt action.

1. Ensure the employee receives medical care.

If the injury requires immediate attention, direct the employee to appropriate medical treatment through your authorized provider network.

2. Complete the Employer’s Report of Injury.
After receiving the employee’s C-4 form from the treating physician, employers must complete and file a Form C-3 (Employer’s Report of Industrial Injury or Occupational Disease) with the insurance carrier within six working days.

3. Report the injury.
Employers must promptly report the injury to the Care West Claims team using the online claims reporting form. Click on the Submit A Claim button in the left menu to initiate the claim.

For Workers

If you are injured at work or develop a work-related illness, you should take the following steps.

1. Report the injury to your employer.
Notify your supervisor or employer as soon as possible after the injury occurs and complete a Form C-1 (Notice of Injury or Occupational Disease). Nevada law requires this notice within 7 days of the accident.

2. Contact Nurse Triage.
If medical care is needed, contact nurse triage promptly at (844)-326-2918 and inform the provider that the injury occurred at work.

3. File an Employee’s Claim for Compensation.
At the time of your first medical visit, you and your treating physician must complete a Form C-4 (Employee’s Claim for Compensation/Report of Initial Treatment). This form officially initiates your workers’ compensation claim and must be filed within 90 days of the date of injury.

Nevada law requires the C-4 to be filed within 90 days of the injury. Reporting the injury and submitting all necessary forms as soon as possible helps avoid delays or denial of benefits.

4. Claim Review
After a claim is filed, the insurance carrier will review the claim and issue a determination regarding benefits and coverage within 30 days.