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Industrial Special Indemnity Fund

About the Second Injury Fund

Encouraging employers to hire impaired workers by offering the employer relief from total and permanent disability liability if the impaired worker is subsequently injured and becomes totally and permanently disabled.

ABC's Of ISIF
Wondering how ISIF works? Read about the process of assessing a claim's potential liability, how benefits are determined, and calculating apportionment.
Historical Overview
The Industrial Special Indemnity Fund was adopted in 1927 by the Idaho state legislature as part of the state's workers compensation system.
Notice of Intent to File A Workers' Compensation Complaint Against The Fund [PDF]
Two page PDF form notifying the fund that you intend to file a formal complaint after 60 days. This time period allows the ISIF to judicially settle the claim on a more informal basis, and to avoid or limit litigation costs.

Reports and Our Code

Calendar Year Financial Report
ISIF produces a Calendar Report yearly,  relating adjudication, benefits administration, litigation cost, revenue and expenditure information for the year.
Quarterly Reports
ISIF produces four reports per year relating benefits, claims adjudication, administrative operations information for the prior three month period.
Idaho Code
Title 72, Chapters 1 through 12 of the Idaho Statutes outlines the law regarding Idaho workers' compensation.

Related Sites

State Insurance Fund
The workers compensation insurance provider for Idaho employers.
Idaho Industrial Commission
The Idaho Industrial Commission was created in 1918 to administer Idaho's workers' compensation laws.
Department of Insurance
The Department of Insurance administers the Idaho Insurance Code and Uniform Fire Code

To contact the office of ISIF email the ISIF Manager or call 208.332.1836.