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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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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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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.


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