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 |
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Jul 15, 2021
How do I pay my BWC in Ohio?
You can pay online by the following options.
- With a credit card (MasterCard®, VISA® or American Express®).
- With a checking or savings account withdrawal - If you authorize payment from your checking or savings account, you can future date your premium payment.
What does the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation do?
The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) underwrites insurance coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses for public and private sector employers conducting business in Ohio and oversees the workers' compensation programs for self-insured employers (primarily Ohio's largest companies).
How do you get workers comp in Ohio?
Ohio is one of four states where workers' compensation insurance is provided through the state itself rather than through private insurance companies. You can apply for WC insurance from the state by completing the BWC's Form U-3, Application for Ohio Workers' Compensation Coverage, online.