Live Ombudsman Web Chat | Ohio Bureau Of Workers Compensation
30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215-2256
Eligibility
Ohio residents.
Required documents
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-4:45pm.
(800) 335-0996
Voice
Application process
Call 800-335-0996 or visit website at www.bwc.ohio.gov/home/contactus/ombuds.asp. When you call, make sure to have your BWC claim/policy number or your Social Security number available.
Fees
None.
Service area
Athens County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Wyandot County, Ohio
Marion County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Monroe County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio
Crawford County, Ohio
Call the Ombudsman's office when you have exhausted all other resources or more information is needed and you don’t know where to turn. You may also contact them if you aren’t satisfied with BWC or IC services, and you have an emergency that requires immediate action. When you call, please have your BWC claim/policy number or your Social Security number available.
Last Verified
04/30/2026
Providing organization
Ohio Bureau Of Workers Compensation
Helps employers and employees cope with workplace injuries by providing medical and compensation benefits for work-related injuries, diseases and deaths.
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