How do I contact Ohio BWC?
Contact center ONLY
| Customer contact center | Provider contact center |
|---|---|
| Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., EST | Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., EST |
| Toll-free: 1-800-644-6292 | Toll free: 1-800-644-6292 |
| Fax: 1-866-336-8352 | Email: Email form |
| Email: Email form |
Who handles workers comp claims in Ohio?
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is the primary state agency that handles workers’ comp claims. Most of the law for WC insurance is contained in Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation Act (Chapter 4123 of the Ohio Revised Code).
What does Ohio BWC do?
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC or BWC) provides medical and compensation benefits for work-related injuries, diseases and deaths.
How do I file workers compensation?
5 steps to filing a workers’ comp claim
- The employee reports an injury to their employer.
- The employer guides the injured worker on necessary paperwork and next steps.
- The employer reports the injury and files the claim form.
- The insurer approves or denies the claim.
- The employee returns to work.
Is Covid a workers comp?
Contracting COVID-19 can constitute an injury under workers compensation because a disease is included in the definition of injury under the Workers Compensation Act. However, work must be proven to be the main contributing factor to contracting the virus.
How do you qualify for workers comp?
The most common types of exempt workers include: Domestic workers. Many states don’t require workers’ comp coverage for employees working in private homes, such as housekeepers or child caregivers, while other states exclude these workers only if they’re part time.
How do I start a workers compensation claim?
Five steps to making a workers’ compensation claim
- Report your injury to your employer.
- Visit your doctor.
- Get a ‘Certificate of Capacity’ from your doctor.
- Request a workers’ compensation claim form.
- Complete and submit your claim form.