State of Ohio

The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, also known as BWC, works to protect injured workers and employers from loss as a result of workplace accidents. The bureau focuses on the enhancement of the good health and well-being of the general public. It collects insurance premiums for workers compensation plans. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation is responsible for paying compensable claims to injured workers. It serves more than 27,000 public and private sector employers.

Industrial Commission of Ohio provides a forum for fair and impartial claims resolution. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the organization adjudicates claims involving an employer's violation of specific safety requirements. It also conducts hearings on disputed claims at three levels within the commission. The commission serves injured workers and Ohio employers through expeditious and resolution of issues arising from workers' compensation claims and through the establishment of adjudication policy. It also is responsible for determining eligibility for permanent total disability benefits.