Ohio

OHState Fund Only

Workers' Compensation Quick Reference

Educational purposes only. Not legal advice. WC rules change frequently — verify with Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

State Monopoly Fund

Ohio has a state-operated WC insurance fund. Employers must buy WC insurance from the state — not private insurers. All claims go through Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

Report to Employer

As soon as possible

File WC Claim

2 years

2 years from injury or 1 year from last payment

TTD Benefit Rate

72.00% of AWW

72% of AWW (66.67% min / 100% of statewide AWW max)

Max Weekly Benefit

$1,154

TTD cap

Waiting Period

7 days

Before benefits begin

Retroactive After

14 days

Waiting period paid back if disabled longer

Can You Sue Your Employer?

State monopoly fund. Exclusive remedy — cannot sue employer.

Even if you can't sue your employer, you may be able to sue a third party — equipment manufacturers, property owners, other contractors. Learn more about third-party claims →

Official WC Board

Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/ →

File complaints, check claim status, and access forms at the official state WC board website.

Calculate Your Ohio Benefits

Benefits Calculator →

Estimate your weekly TTD benefit in Ohio

Check Reporting Deadline →

How many days do you have left to report your injury in Ohio?

AWW Calculator →

Calculate your Average Weekly Wage correctly

Impairment Rating Value →

What does your impairment rating mean in dollars?

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