Iowa § 85A.5 - 85A.5 Compensation payable.
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§ 85A.5. 85A.5 Compensation payable.
1. All employees subject to the provisions of this chapter who shall become disabled from injurious exposure to an occupational disease designated and defined in this chapter and within the conditions, limitations, and requirements provided in this chapter, shall receive compensation, reasonable surgical, medical, osteopathic, chiropractic, physical rehabilitation, nursing, and hospital services and supplies therefor, and burial expenses as provided in the workers’ compensation law of Iowa except as otherwise provided in this chapter. 2. If, however, an employee incurs an occupational disease for which the employee would be entitled to receive compensation if the employee were disabled as provided in this chapter, but is able to continue in employment and requires medical treatment for said disease, then the employee shall receive reasonable medical services therefor. [C50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §85A.5] 2020 Acts, ch 1063, §44 Wed Dec 10 22:31:48 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 85A.5 (20, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 85A.5
What does Iowa Code § 85A.5 cover?
Section 85A.5 ("85A.5 Compensation payable.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 85A.5?
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Is this the official text of Iowa law?
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