A Nonprofit Resource Educating Injured Workers on California’s Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund
Providing Clear, Unbiased Information About SIBTF Benefits and Eligibility
A Nonprofit Resource Educating Injured Workers on California’s Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund
Providing Clear, Unbiased Information About SIBTF Benefits and Eligibility
SIBTF.org Responds to RAND Study
What is SIBTF?
The Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund (SIBTF) is a fund that was established in 1945 and is administered by the State of California Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Fund provides additional income to persons injured in the workplace with pre-existing conditions. It was designed to encourage employers to hire disabled and impaired workers.
Who qualifies for SIBTF benefits?
Injured workers qualify for SIBTF benefits if they fall under the requirements of Labor Code 4751.
How long does compensation last?
104 weeks. There are 19 states that set a time limit on how long payments last. For example, California pays benefits for up to 104 weeks for most injuries, and up to 240 weeks for severe conditions
How to apply for SIBTF?
A worker makes an initial claim by filling out an application and submitting it to the local Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. The application requires a description of the current work-related injury and the pre-existing condition that caused permanent partial disability. Access the application form here.
SIBTF.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating injured workers and the public about California’s Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund.
SIBTF.org has no direct affiliation with the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund.
What is SIBTF?
The Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund (SIBTF) is a fund that was established in 1945 and is administered by the State of California Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Fund provides additional income to persons injured in the workplace with pre-existing conditions. It was designed to encourage employers to hire disabled and impaired workers.
Who qualifies for SIBTF benefits?
Injured workers qualify for SIBTF benefits if they fall under the requirements of Labor Code 4751.
How long does compensation last?
104 weeks. There are 19 states that set a time limit on how long payments last. For example, California pays benefits for up to 104 weeks for most injuries, and up to 240 weeks for severe conditions
How to apply for SIBTF?
A worker makes an initial claim by filling out an application and submitting it to the local Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. The application requires a description of the current work-related injury and the pre-existing condition that caused permanent partial disability. Access the application form here.
SIBTF.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating injured workers and the public about California’s Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund.
SIBTF.org has no direct affiliation with the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund.
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SIBTF.org is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or act as an attorney. The information shared is not a substitute for legal counsel. SIBTF.org cannot provide legal advice and can only provide self-help services at your specific direction. Furthermore, SIBTF.org can assist you in completing legal forms when you are seeking to represent in your own legal matters. However, consult a professional legal advisor or hire an attorney if you face litigation or complex legal issues. SIBTF.org can refer or recommend specialized attorneys to assist you in this claim. However, we are not responsible for the outcome.
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