Injured Employees
Report an injury to receive the medical care and benefits to help you recover
Employers
Receive the coverage and guidance you need to protect you and your employees
Medical Providers
Access forms and resources to help you treat injured employees
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No, wages received from WSI are generally considered nontaxable and no forms will be sent.
Upcoming Events
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Opioids & Narcan ? What You need to Know
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingLatest Tobacco Products
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingAudit Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 08:15 am - 09:00 am
Categories: AgencyThe Audit Committee will meet on December 13, 2023.
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 09:00 am - 10:35 am
Categories: AgencyThe WSI Board of Directors will meet on December 13, 2023.
Executive Steering Committee Meeting for CAPS
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 01:15 pm
Categories: AgencyExecutive Steering Committee Meeting for Extranet
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 01:30 pm
Categories: AgencyWorkplaces Respond to Intimate Partner Violence
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingWSI Safety Programs and Offerings
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingClaims 101
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 09:00 am - 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingSexual Harassment in the Workplace
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 09:00 am - 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingBe Red Cross Ready: General Preparedness & Home Fire
Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingMental Health in the Workplace
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingReturn to Work (RTW)/Designated Medical Provider (DMP)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 09:00 am - 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingExecutive Steering Committee Meeting for CAPS
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 11:00 am - 11:15 am
Categories: AgencyExecutive Steering Committee Meeting for Extranet
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 11:15 am - 11:30 am
Categories: AgencyHot Topics: Employment Discrimination
Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingBe Red Cross Ready: Flood
Monday, March 4, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingEating for Your Health
Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingWSI Safety Programs and Offerings
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 09:00 am - 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingHands Only CPR
Monday, April 1, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingStress Management
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 09:00 am - 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingClaims 101
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 09:00 am - Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingCompassion Fatigue
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingYouth Employment in ND
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingBe Red Cross Ready: Tornado
Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Agency, Safety All Events, Safety TrainingReturn to Work (RTW)/Designated Medical Provider (DMP)
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 09:00 am - 10:00 am
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Recent News
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Remittance Advice Now Available on myWSI
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Categories: Medical Provider All News, Agency NewsWSI 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 NewsWSI 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 NewsProgram 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 NewsWSI 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 NewsDue 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 NewsWorkers' Compensation Coverage for Flood Fighters
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Categories: Agency News, Employer NewsThe 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 NewsEffective 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 NewsDid 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 NewsWSI recently published a new documentation policy, Evaluation and Management Services.
Updated Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2023
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Billing, Agency NewsEffective January 1, 2023, WSI will implement the following fee schedule changes.
Additional Information on New Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Categories: Medical Provider All News, Medical Provider Pharmacy, Agency NewsWorkforce 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.
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 NewsWorkforce 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 NewsBy 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
Categories: Agency NewsWSI 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 NewsSince 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 NewsUS 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 NewsWSI 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 NewsIn 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 NewsEffective 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 NewsThe 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 NewsEffective 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 NewsPhase III of Ergonomic Initiative Grant Available Soon; Phase II Ending Oct. 20, 2021
Friday, October 15, 2021
Categories: Safety All News, Agency News, Employer NewsWSI 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 NewsWSI 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 NewsThe 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 NewsWSI 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 NewsWSI 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 NewsThe 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 NewsEffective 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 NewsGovernor 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 NewsEmployers can now access their Loss Run reports in myWSI!
Also available on myWSI, employers, workers and medical providers can manage their notifications and alerts.