Buy Work Comp Insurance in Ohio

What to Know

You are required to carry workers' compensation insurance in Ohio if:

You have any employees working in Ohio.
You’re going to work for someone else. Unless you’re an employee, you won’t be covered by their insurance policy and may need to provide proof of work comp. Are you an employee or an independent contractor? 10 ways to tell >>

Other regulations that may affect you:

Workers' compensation insurance covers wage replacement and medical bills for employees injured on the job. To protect against other injuries at your place of business, you may need general liability insurance. Learn more about general liability >>

Where to Get It

Ohio is monopolistic, which means there is no private market for workers' compensation insurance and you must purchase it through the state fund. Please contact the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for more information.

Factors That Impact Coverage

You are a sole proprietor or partner: In Ohio, you are excluded from coverage but have the option to include yourself.
You are a corporate officer: You are included in coverage but have the option to exclude yourself.
You are a member of an LLC: Your workers’ compensation requirements depend on whether the LLC has chosen to be treated as a corporation, sole proprietor or partnership for income tax purposes.

Ohio Key Resources

Regulated by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Ohio workers' compensation state law

Other Tips

If you employ workers in multiple states or your employees are temporarily working out-of-state, you need to purchase insurance for all the states where your workers are located, according to each state’s laws.

The nature of your business, number of employees being covered and past coverage and claims are all factors in how much your premium will cost. Learn more about workers' comp insurance rates >>

Here's What You Need to Get Started

To buy workers compensation insurance, you need to request a quote from a licensed insurance agent and provide some details about your business.

Here’s what to have in front of you:

Number of employees in each class code.
Total payroll for all employees. You may be able to exclude yourself if you don't wish to be covered under the policy.
Federal ID Number. If you are a sole proprietor, you can use your Social Security Number.
Copy of your workers comp insurance policy, if you've had coverage or claims in the past few years. If you know your company's experience mod, please have your experience mod rating sheet or policy in front of you. Otherwise, you will be assigned a default rating of 1.0.

Buy Workers' Compensation Insurance in Ohio

Who needs to be covered by the policy, where you can buy it and how much it will cost are all mandated or influenced by state law.