Ohio Rev. Code § 4123.85

Current with legislation from 2024 received as of August 15, 2024.
Section 4123.85 - Claims for compensation or benefits in cases of occupational diseases

In all cases of occupational disease, or death resulting from occupational disease, claims for compensation or benefits are forever barred unless, within one year after the disability due to the disease began, or within such longer period as does not exceed six months after diagnosis of the occupational disease by a licensed physician or within one year after death occurs, application is made to the industrial commission or the bureau of workers' compensation or to the employer if the employer is a self-insuring employer.

R.C. § 4123.85

Amended by 134th General Assembly, HB 75,§6, eff. 9/28/2021, applicable to all claims pursuant to Chapters 4121, 4123, 4127, and 4131 of the Revised Code arising on or after the effective date of this section.
Effective Date: 10/20/1993 .