Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Becoming a Certified Provider

BWC offers specialized vocational programs and services to help eligible injured workers safely maintain their employment or return to work

Filing a claim

Ohio workers injured on the job can request wage replacement and medical benefits by filing a claim

How to create an e-account

To access secure information about a workers’ compensation claim, an online e-account must be created

Paying premiums

Employers pay premiums to maintain active workers' compensation coverage.

Request a consultation

Ohio employers can request safety consulting services online or by contacting their service office.

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Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio, serving 257,000 public and private employers. With nearly 1,600 employees and assets of approximately $21 billion, BWC is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States.

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Governor Mike DeWine and BWC Administrator John Logue expand grants for firefighting safety gear, providing local volunteer fire departments in Ohio with up to $15,000 and prioritizing first responders' safety.