What is voluntary binding arbitration?
In voluntary binding arbitration, the arbitrator’s action is considered the final decision of the Commission. It offers a way to expedite cases. If the only issues in dispute are TTD, PPD, or medical expenses, the parties may agree to submit the case to voluntary binding arbitration before one of the following arbitrators, who were recommended by the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board: Arbitrator Andros Arbitrator DeVriendt Arbitrator Jutila Arbitrator Falcioni Arbitrator Nalefski To request binding arbitration, submit Form IC36. The case will be assigned to the arbitrator’s next status call. For more information, see Section 19(p) of the Act and Section 7030.100 of the rules.
