Special Fund Supportive Medical Care

Special Fund Division
Supportive Medical Care

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-1065 (prior to August 8, 1973), supportive medical maintenance benefits are provided to employees injured prior to August 8, 1973 who have reached a stationary status and require additional care to maintain their medical condition at a stable level. If benefits payable by the insurance carrier have been exhausted, all medical benefits related to the industrial injury are payable by the Special Fund. Supportive care files are maintained in the Special Fund Division, billings and medical reports are reviewed and processed in accordance with workers’ compensation guidelines.