State Workers Compensation Board Directory: Every Agency, Phone and Website

State workers compensation board is what most people search for when they need the official agency that handles job injury claims. This page lists that agency and its main phone number for all 50 states. There is no single national office, so the right state workers compensation board depends on where you work and where you were hurt.

Each state names and organizes its agency differently: some call it a commission, many call it a division, and Nebraska runs it as a court. Every row below comes from that state’s own verified guide on this site, so you can click through for the full details.

Click any state below for its full guide, with the statute citation, the agency contact and the figures behind each row.

State workers compensation board — All 50 States Compared

The state workers compensation board table below shows the two figures that frame the question in every state. Here is what each column means:

Official Agency = the board, commission, bureau or division that runs workers’ comp in that state, as the state names it, verified on the agency’s own site.

Main Phone = the public line listed by the agency. Four states (North Dakota, Ohio, Washington, Wyoming) are monopolistic, so the agency is also the insurer.

Each cell was taken from that state’s own verified guide on this site. Where a cell says “see guide,” the state’s rule needs more than one line, and the guide covers it in full.

State workers compensation board: What Every State Shares

The names differ, but every state workers compensation board does the same basic job. It keeps the official record of work injury claims, sets the forms and deadlines that employers and insurers must follow, and gives injured workers and employers a place to ask questions or settle a dispute.

Some states use a commission, such as the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Some use a board, such as the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. Many use a division inside a larger labor or insurance department.

The setup behind the system is also shared. In each state, the law that creates the system decides who is covered, and the state workers compensation board applies that law day to day. That is why the phone numbers in this table matter. Whatever the agency is called, it is the official source for your state and the right place to ask which form or office you need.

State workers compensation board: What Makes It Different

The first thing that makes each state workers compensation board different is the statute. Each state legislature writes its own workers’ compensation law, so filing deadlines, benefit rules and dispute steps change when you cross a state line. How each agency is set up adds another layer.

Washington handles claims through the Washington Department of Labor and Industries. Massachusetts uses the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents. West Virginia places the job inside the West Virginia Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Your own choices also change the answer. How quickly you report the injury, which forms you file, and whether you call the state workers compensation board early to confirm the next step can all affect how smoothly a claim goes. The same is true for employers. Knowing which agency oversees your workers is the first step to filing reports on time.

State workers compensation board: What to Do Next

Start by finding your state in the table and confirming the official agency name, because the state workers compensation board listed there is the office that oversees claims in your state. If you were hurt at work, tell your employer in writing as soon as you can. Then call the main number for your state and ask which form starts a claim.

Each state page on this site gives the statute citation and the agency contact, so you can read the actual law and reach the right people without guessing. Keep copies of every form you file. Write down the date and the name of anyone you speak with. If a dispute comes up, ask your state workers compensation board what help it offers before you hire anyone.

Find Your State workers compensation board

Ready to see the state workers compensation board where you live? Click any state name in the table above, or browse the full category below.

Browse All State workers compensation board Guides →

Related Master Guides

• Workers Comp Guides for All 50 States

Official Sources

• U.S. Dept. of Labor, State Workers’ Compensation Officials: www.dol.gov — the federal directory, cross-checked against each agency’s site
• Each state agency’s contact page: linked from every state page in the table

State workers compensation board data compiled from each state’s verified guide on this site, which cites the statute and the agency. Figures change by statute and by year, so each row links to the page that explains it. Last reviewed October 2026.

Disclaimer: This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by reading it. Rules, deadlines and figures vary by state and change over time. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney or your state workers’ compensation agency.