Understanding Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation System
Ohio’s workers’ compensation system is unique, and understanding its basics can help you secure the benefits you deserve after a workplace injury.
Ohio is one of the few remaining states with a state-funded workers’ compensation system. This system is managed by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). While the BWC aims to provide benefits to injured workers, navigating the process can be complex.
Key Points About Ohio’s Workers’ Comp System:
- Who is Covered: All employees in Ohio are covered under Ohio workers’ compensation.
- Benefits Available: When a claim is allowed by workers’ comp, injured workers will be eligible for medical treatment and lost wages for the allowed conditions in the claim.
- Filing a Claim: It is important for injured workers to report their injury to their employer. The statute of limitations for filing a claim is one year from the date of injury.
- Appeals Process: If your claim is denied, you can appeal the denial and go through the hearing process in front of the Industrial Commission of Ohio.
Navigating this system can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with a workplace injury. That’s where we can help. At Garson Johnson, we’re dedicated to helping Cleveland’s injured workers secure the benefits they need to recover and move forward.
