1. COVID-19 Resources

What If I Might Be Sick or Have Been Exposed? What if I need to pay for medical treatment or cannot return to work?

You Might Be Able to Also File a Workers' Compensation Claim

  • If you believe you contracted COVID-19 at your workplace, you should notify your employer and file a workers' compensation claim.
  • If your illness is an emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency room right away. Tell the medical staff that your injury or illness is job-related. If you can safely do so, contact your employer for further instructions.
  • Workers' compensation benefits are designed to provide you with the medical treatment you need to recover from your work-related injury or illness, partially replace the wages you lose while you are recovering, and help you return to work.

How to File a Workers' Compensation Claim if You Get Sick at Work

  • Complete the workers' compensation claim form and give the filled out form to your employer.
    • Or tell your employer you would like to file a workers' compensation claim and they are required to provide you with the appropriate claim form. 
  • Keep a copy for yourself.
  • If you mail the form to your employer use certified mail to show proof of receipt.
  • Your employer should fill out the "employer" section and forward the completed claim form to the insurance company. You should receive a copy of the completed claim form from your employer. If you do not, request a copy and keep it for your records.
  • Within one day of filing a claim form, your employer must authorize appropriate medical treatment. While your employer is deciding whether to accept or reject your claim, you may receive up to $10,000 in medical treatment.
  • For information on how to file and what to do if your claim is accepted or denied, visit the Division of Workers' Compensation website.

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December 2020