Ohio Workers' Compensation FAQs

• Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
  A: Under Ohio`s our new managed­care program, BWC and the managed­care organizations (MCOs) have made filing a claim easy. Injured workers, employers and … More
• Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
  A: If your employer has any employees at all, they must have an active workers compensation policy to insure coverage for those employees against a workplace injury. The … More
• Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
  A: After a claim for a work injury is allowed, the policy will cover payment of medical bills, compensation for lost wages, permanent disability and settlements.
• Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
  A: An injured worker has the right to be treated by the doctor of their choice as long as the doctor is a Bureau of Workers` Compensation (BWC) certified provider. An … More
• Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
  A: You will be eligible for lost time benefits if you lose more than seven days of work. Also, the first seven days are not payable until you lose fourteen consecutive … More
• Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
  A: If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your … More
• Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
  A: If a claim is denied, it is often because of a lack of information. BWC has 28 days to issue a decision. If the information received at that time is not sufficient to … More

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