Information to Help You Get Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Approved
The rules for collecting workers’ compensation are confusing, placing injured workers at an unfair disadvantage. Our library articles explain complex work injury topics in a straightforward way, including which forms you need to file for compensation and which steps to take to protect your claim.
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Presumptive Approval vs. Prior Authorization under Ohio Workers’ Comp Some work injury treatments have presumptive approval by the Ohio BWC, meaning you can get the medical care you need without prior authorization. -
Workplace Knee Injuries Qualify for Ohio Workers’ Comp Jobs requiring a lot of bending, lifting, climbing, and even sitting can be hard on the knees. You could sustain a knee injury that prevents you from working. -
Ohio Restaurant Workers Can Qualify for Workers' Comp Servers and staff in Ohio restaurants are working harder than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are getting injured. Workers’ comp could help. -
Long-term Complications of Heatstroke Working in extreme heat can cause serious illness. If you can’t work due to complications from heat exhaustion or stroke, workers’ comp can help pay the bills. -
BWC Protocols for Approving Lumbar Fusion Surgery Your doctor may recommend lumbar fusion surgery for your work-related lower back injury, but you must meet these protocols to get the BWC to approve it. -
Are All Workers in Ohio Hospitals Covered by Workers’ Comp? When we think of essential workers in Ohio hospitals, we often focus on doctors and nurses, but other employees risk on-the-job injuries as well. -
Workers’ Comp for Healthcare Workers Diagnosed With COVID-19 As with other infectious diseases, COVID-19 is only covered by workers’ comp if your job puts you at a high risk of exposure. We consider those jobs here. -
Ohio Workers’ Compensation Prescription Drug Coverage Ohio workers’ compensation covers medications prescribed by your doctor, but they require approval, and there are drugs they don't cover. Learn more here. -
Most Frequent Ohio Workplace Accidents The most common workplace accidents can happen in virtually any environment. We explain what they are and when you might need to file for workers’ comp. -
Ohio Workers' Compensation for an Autoimmune Disorder When working conditions cause an autoimmune disorder such as arthritis or lupus to worsen, the sufferer may collect workers’ compensation.