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Ohio's workers' compensation system helps injured workers and their employers cope with workplace injuries. BWC pays medical benefits and lost wages to employees who are injured or contract an occupational disease on the job. We're here to give peace of mind to you and thousands of other injured workers every year by providing a quality, customer-focused workers' compensation insurance system.

Common questions

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) we receive regarding workers and other claim related topics. You'll find a list of all those questions on the Worker FAQ page.

How do I know the amount of my benefit payments?

How do I receive my benefits?

How do I know what benefits I am eligible to receive?

How do I know if my information was received by BWC?

How do I set up an e-account?

How do I file a claim?

What is the current status of my claim?

When will I receive my benefits?

How do I find the Claims Service Specialist (CSS) assigned to a claim?

What if I need a prescription?