How To Buy Ohio Workers Compensation Insurance:

We do not sell insurance or place any type of workers compensation insurance. Workers Compensation Insurance for Ohio is only available through the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. On this page we will show you how to contact the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. You must contact the BWC to Secure Coverage. Contact information is provided below.

Ohio is a monopolistic state when it comes to workers compensation insurance coverage. This means that you can only buy, secure or purchase workers compensation coverage from their designated state organization or department. In Ohio you’ll find it’s the BWC, or Bureau of Workers Compensation, that is the state organization where you have to buy coverage. To buy workers compensation insurance for Ohio you will need to complete and submit an application for coverage directly to the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, the BWC. Here’s some information on how to do it.




Information You Will Need to Complete the Application:

When making an application for coverage to the BWC you will be asked by them to provide certain information about your business and it’s organization. We’ve made this short list of some of the basic information you will need to have on hand before you can complete the application to the BWC. You’ll find this is typical information that’s used in most situations. So before you begin, whether on line or on paper, have these items ready to use:

  • Your legal business name. That would be your Corporate, LLC, Sole Proprietor, Partnership or other legal name in which your business is known.
  • Your federal ID or social security number.
  • Legal form of business.
  • Information as to the election of coverage.
  • Are there other Ohio workers compensation policies that are or have been associated with your business.
  • A description of your primary business operations including services offered, products and methods used in delivering these to your customers.
  • A projected eight month payroll estimate.
  • The names, addresses and social security numbers of all owners and officers of the business.





Completing An Application for Ohio Workers Compensation Coverage:

According to the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation or BWC you can make application for Ohio Workers Compensation Insurance by completing their application process either on line or by completing and submitting a paper application. The application process is very typical and the BWC provides you with useful, easy to understand, online tools for completing the application.

Once you have gathered the information from the above checklist you must access the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation website. From there you will need to access their application section. Remember, you can only secure workers compensation coverage in the State of Ohio by going directly to the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation.

If you need help of any kind make sure you contact the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, the BWC. You can use the links here to contact them or just make a phone call. They are very helpful in guiding you through applying for coverage in their state and will help you make sure your application is complete. So just call them if you need any kind of help.

How to Contact the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, BWC:

The BWC has a very active website and are very helpful to employers who need to secure workers compensation insurance in their state. They can help you through the application process and make sure you’re doing everything right when buying work comp through them. Contact them here:

Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
30 W. Spring St.
Columbus, OH 43215-2256
Phone: 1-800-644-6292
Fax: 1-877-520-6446
http://www.ohiobwc.com/

Important Information:

Workers compensation insurance for the State of Ohio is provided only through the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. The BWC is the State Fund for Ohio.

REMEMBER! We do not sell insurance or advise on coverage issues or provide help of any kind in the purchase of insurance. Information on this page is provided only as a reference. While we strive to maintain accurate information on our site please realize workers compensation laws and state rules are complicated and subject to change at any time. If you need help securing workers compensation or any other insurance please consult your states governing authority or seek out a professional insurance agent or broker licensed to do business within your state.

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Voice: (573) 489-8323
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