The Early Injury Assistance Resource Center is a good place to start if you were recently injured at work and filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits.  The purpose of this website is to give you some basic information and helpful suggestions.  It will show you the big picture and describe what usually happens most of the time – but it will not describe every detail.  (See the disclaimer.)

 

This site repeats and expands on the material covered in the call you may have already received from an Early Injury Assistance specialist.  (See our Welcome message.)

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) exists so that injured workers get medical care for their work-related injuries as well as any other benefits they are legally due.  BWC wants you to have the best possible experience while doing that.  Click on the links below to find what you need.  And call the BWC Contact Center with any questions.

 

Educate Yourself

Basic Facts - Workers' Compensation

Introduction to Workers' Compensation

Introduction to BWC and your MCO

How the process gets started – what to expect

Your rights & responsibilities

Basic Facts - Medical & Health Information

Medical conditions and their treatment

Medical care delivery process

Key Websites

Guide to Early Injury Assistance Website

Guide to BWC Website

MCO Contact Information

 

 

Get Help for YOUR Situation

How to Play Your Part

General suggestions for managing this situation

Your role in your medical care and recovery

Your role in managing your claim for benefits

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Basic Facts

Needs and Concerns - Suggestions for Handling Them

Things to Download and Print (tip sheets, log form, handbook)

Get live help / Contact us (BWC, Ombuds Office, MCO, EIA)

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