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How do I apply for workers' compensation benefits?

Applying for workers' compensation benefits can be completed in a few different ways. You can complete a First Report of Injury (FROI) online. You can also fax a completed FROI to WSI at 701-328-3820 or 888-786-8695 or mail it to PO Box 5585, Bismarck, ND 58506-5585. Call us at 800-777-5033 with questions. 

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How do I submit my payroll or update my account information?

Access payroll reporting or update account demographics and contacts in WSI’s online portal, myWSI. Refer to myWSI Support Center for more information. Call us at 800-777-5033 with questions. 

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How can I request a Letter of Good Standing for the North Dakota Secretary of State?

Before WSI will send a letter of good standing to the Secretary of State for an employer, you must complete the Verification of Non-Employment form. Call us at 800-777-5033 with questions. 

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Do I need WSI coverage?

As an employer or prospective employer in North Dakota, you must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for your employees. Refer to Insurance Coverage Information to find out if you need to apply for workers’ compensation coverage with WSI. Call us at 800-777-5033 with questions. 

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How do I submit a medical bill?

A medical provider may submit a bill electronically through Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse. Refer to Billing & Payment for complete information. Call us at 800-777-5033 with questions. 

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Will WSI be sending a W2 or 1099 for taxes to injured employees?

No, wages received from WSI are generally considered nontaxable and no forms will be sent.

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How can I verify if an employer has WSI coverage?

To verify if an employer has coverage with WSI use Employer Search.

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New Resource on Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Compensation Available

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 01:00 am

Categories: Agency News, Employer News

WSI created a new resource for employers, Medical Marijuana: Things for North Dakota Employers to Know. 


WSI being flexible with providers impacted by Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Agency News

WSI is aware that Change HealthCare – a unit of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) - was impacted by a cybersecurity incident in late February. 


Updated Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2024

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

Effective January 1, 2024, WSI will implement the following fee schedule changes. 


OSHA's Final Rule to Improve Tracking

Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Safety All News, Agency News, Employer News

Remittance Advice Now Available on myWSI

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Agency News

WSI recently developed an enhancement to the myWSI portal, which allows a provider convenient, 24-hour access to previously issued remittance advices.


Reminder on Drug Testing Policy

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

WSI has recently seen an increase in bills denied for non-compliance with the Definitive Drug Testing policy.


Serve & Protect program launched to cover costs of routine medical exams for firefighters and police

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Categories: Safety All News, Agency News, Employer News

Program builds upon ‘Back the Blue’ legislation signed last spring


Updated Medical Bill Appeal (M6) form

Monday, August 7, 2023

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Medical Provider Utilization Review, Agency News

WSI has updated the Medical Bill Appeal (M6) form. The changes aim to simplify completion of the form and offer guidance on what documentation a provider should submit for common reason codes.


System Maintenance Will Impact WSI Services August 4 to August 7

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Categories: Agency News

Due to system maintenance, WSI systems and online applications, including myWSI, will be unavailable starting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4 until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 7.


OSHA National News Release

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Categories: Safety All News, Agency News, Employer News

Workers' Compensation Coverage for Flood Fighters

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Categories: Agency News, Employer News

The following guidelines are intended to provide guidance as to who is covered by North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) worker’s compensation coverage, and when they are covered or not covered during times of disaster, including spring flooding.


ASC Special Payment for OPPS Complexity-Adjusted C-APCS

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

Effective January 1, 2023, WSI has adopted Medicare’s new ASC payment policy for OPPS complexity adjusted C-APCs.


Claim Lookup Application

Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Medical Provider Pharmacy, Medical Provider Utilization Review, Agency News

Did you know WSI provides a Claim Lookup application?


New Evaluation and Management Services Policy

Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

WSI recently published a new documentation policy, Evaluation and Management Services.


Additional Information on New Pharmacy Benefit Manager

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Pharmacy, Agency News

Workforce Safety and Insurance previously published an article about transitioning to a new pharmacy benefit manager, Integrated Prescription Management (IPM). This article provides additional information on submitting pharmacy charges through IPM.


Updated Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2023

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

Effective January 1, 2023, WSI will implement the following fee schedule changes.


Clarification on FourStone Collection Billing

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 08:00 am

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Pharmacy, Medical Provider News Archive, Agency News

Workforce Safety and Insurance previously published an article about a transition to FourStone Partners for the coordination of medication monitoring for injured employees on chronic opioid therapy.  After receiving several follow-up questions from providers about the article, WSI is providing further clarification.


New Pharmacy Benefit Manager

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Medical Provider Pharmacy, Agency News

By the end of 2022, WSI will be transitioning from Envolve to a new pharmacy benefit manager, Integrated Prescription Management (IPM).


Cyber-attack targets Workforce Safety & Insurance data

Friday, August 19, 2022 at 04:00 pm

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WSI was a victim of a cyber security attack on June 28, 2022, which involved personal data.


Cordant Transitioning to FourStone Partners

Friday, July 8, 2022

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Agency News

Since 2018 WSI has partnered with Cordant Health Solutions to assist in the coordination of medication monitoring for injured employees on chronic opioid therapy. Currently, Cordant Health Solutions is transitioning to FourStone Partners. 


OSHA News Release - Dangers of Heat Illness

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Categories: Safety All News, Agency News, Employer News

US Department of Labor reminds Great Lakes region's employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

 


Reporting A Diagnosis Code

Monday, May 23, 2022

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Agency News

WSI requires a provider to report the most specific diagnosis code reflective of the injury treated instead of using the standalone diagnosis code of “pain”.


Billing Requirements for Physical and Occupational Therapist Assistants

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

In response to several provider questions, WSI is providing clarification on the billing requirements for a service completed by a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA).  


Updated Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2022

Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

Effective January 1, 2022, WSI will implement the following fee schedule changes. Click here to access the full fee schedules. 


Change to Prior Authorization Review of Palliative Care

Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Utilization Review, Agency News

The 2021 North Dakota Legislative Assembly enacted changes to North Dakota Administrative Code pertaining to WSI’s prior authorization review of palliative care. 


Payment Denial of Paper Medical Bills

Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

Effective January 1, 2022, WSI will deny medical bills received in paper format from a practice that submits at least 50 bills per calendar year.


Does WSI Cover an Employee's Reaction to a COVID-19 Vaccination?

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Categories: Agency News

Phase III of Ergonomic Initiative Grant Available Soon; Phase II Ending Oct. 20, 2021

Friday, October 15, 2021

Categories: Safety All News, Agency News, Employer News

WSI is launching a new Phase III of the Ergonomic Initiative Grant on Oct. 21, 2021.


Resources for Electronic (EDI) Medical Billing

Monday, October 4, 2021

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

WSI has made available several resources to assist providers in their compliance with the recent requirement to submit medical bills through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). 


Physical Therapist as Primary Treating Provider

Friday, August 13, 2021

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Medical Provider Pharmacy, Medical Provider Utilization Review, Agency News

The 2021 North Dakota Legislative Assembly enacted a change to North Dakota Century Code §65-01-02(21) adding physical therapist to the definition of health care provider. 


Electronic Fund Transfer Available

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

WSI now offers electronic fund transfers (EFT) as a means of payment to a medical provider for a rendered service. 


New Payroll Reporting Application in myWSI

Monday, August 2, 2021 at 08:00 am

Categories: Agency News, Employer News

WSI recently launched an all new and easier than ever to use Payroll Reporting application for employers.


New Opiate and Benzodiazepine Coverage Limitations

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Medical Provider Pharmacy, Medical Provider Utilization Review, Agency News

The 2021 North Dakota Legislative Assembly enacted North Dakota Century Code §65-05-40, to address quantity and duration limits for opioid and benzodiazepine therapies.


Reminder on Transition to Electronic (EDI) Billing

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency News

Effective tomorrow, July 1st, 2021, WSI will accept medical bills solely through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).


Workers' Compensation Coverage for COVID-19 Extended to Include Funeral Service Personnel

Friday, April 17, 2020

Categories: Agency News

Governor Burgum amends executive order extending workers' compensation coverage for COVID-19 for funeral service personnel.


Check out these new features on myWSI

Friday, September 6, 2019

Categories: Agency News, Employer News

Employers can now access their Loss Run reports in myWSI!

Also available on myWSI, employers, workers and medical providers can manage their notifications and alerts. 


Follow WSI on Facebook and Twitter

Monday, June 24, 2019 at 12:00 pm

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