When is the employer required to provide a claim form?

• A. At the time of initial injury reporting
• B. After the claim is approved
• C. Only after a formal request
• D. After medical treatment ends

Answer: (A)

Prompt notice and initiation of the claim process are required. In California workers’ compensation, the employer must furnish the employee with the claim form as soon as the injury is reported or becomes known. Providing the form at that moment allows the employee to file a claim promptly, start any necessary medical care, and meet deadlines for benefits. Delaying issuance—whether until after a formal request, after treatment ends, or only after a claim is “approved”—would slow or prevent access to benefits and medical treatment. That immediate provision at the time of initial injury reporting best captures the responsibility and ensures the process can begin without unnecessary delay.