Workers’ compensation requirements by state

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Alabama

Household employers in Alabama are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance, but we recommend to do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Alaska

Household employers in Alaska are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. If families are unable to obtain coverage from a commercial carrier, they may purchase insurance through Alaska’s Assigned Risk Pool, which is administered by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI).

Arizona

Household employers in Arizona are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance, but we recommend to do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Arkansas

Household employers in Arkansas are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance, but we recommend to do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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California

Household employers in California are required to carry a workers compensation insurance policy to help employees with medical expenses and lost wages from work-related injury or illness. These policies also provide protection to employers. Workers who accept benefits generally forfeit their right to sue the employer, regardless of fault.

Some level of workers’ compensation can be provided in homeowners insurance. Household employers should contact their insurance provider to see if their current plan is sufficient. If not, an enhancement can usually be added to cover a household employee. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Colorado

Household employers in Colorado are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance if their employee works 40 or more hours or 5 days per week. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Connecticut

Household employers in Connecticut are required to have workers’ compensation insurance if their employee works more than 26 hours per week. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Delaware

Household employers in Delaware are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance if their employee earns $750 or more in a 3 month period. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

District of Columbia

Household employers in Washington, D.C. are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance if their employee works at least 240 hours per quarter. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Florida

Household employers in Florida are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance unless they have 4 or more employees. However, we recommend all families have a policy in place to pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Georgia

Household employers in Georgia are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance, but we recommend all families do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Hawaii

Household employers in Hawaii are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance if their employee earns $225 or more in a calendar quarter. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Idaho

Household employers in Idaho are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance, but we recommend doing so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Illinois

Household employers in Illinois are required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy if any number of household employees work a total of 40 or more hours per week for 13 or more weeks during the year. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Indiana

Household employers in Indiana are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, but we recommend doing so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Iowa

Household employers in Iowa are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance if their employee earns at least $1,500 in a 12 month period. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Kansas

Household employers in Kansas are required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy if their employee earns more than $20,000 in a calendar year. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Kentucky

Household employers in Kentucky are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy unless they have 2 or more employees each working more than 40 hours per week. We recommend families have a policy in place as they pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Louisiana

Household employers in Louisiana are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, but we recommend doing so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Maine

Household employers in Maine are not required to carry a workers’ compensation policy unless their employee provides nursing care. However, we recommend all families obtain coverage as these policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Maryland

Household employers in Maryland are required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy if their employee earns more than $1,000 in a calendar quarter. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Massachusetts

Household employers in Massachusetts are required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy if their employee works 16 hours or more per week. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Michigan

Household employers in Iowa are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance if their employee earns at least $1,500 in a 12 month period. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Minnesota

Household employers in Minnesota are required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy if their employee earns $1,000 or more during a calendar quarter. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Mississippi

Household employers in Mississippi are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, but we recommend doing so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Missouri

Household employers in Missouri are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, but we recommend doing so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Montana

Household employers in Montana are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, but we recommend doing so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Nebraska

Household employers in Nebraska are required to carry a workers’ compensation policy unless their employee is a domestic servant. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Nevada

Household employers in Nevada are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, however we recommend obtaining coverage. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

New Hampshire

Household employers in New Hampshire are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

New Jersey

Household employers in New Jersey are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

New Mexico

Household employers in New Mexico are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance, however we recommend obtaining coverage. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

New York

Household employers in New York with full-time employees (40+ hours/week or a live-in employee) are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance. Disability insurance and paid family leave is also required for families with employees that work 20 or more hours per week.

North Carolina

Household employers in North Carolina are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, but we recommend doing so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

North Dakota

Household employers in North Dakota are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, but we recommend doing so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. To acquire a workers’ compensation policy, please contact the North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance at https://mywsi.workforcesafety.com/.

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Ohio

Household employers in Ohio are required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. To acquire a workers’ compensation policy, please contact the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation at (800) 644-6292.

Oklahoma

Household employers in Oklahoma are required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, unless their gross household income is less than $50,000. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Oregon

Household employers in Oregon are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, however we advise obtaining coverage. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Pennsylvania

Household employers in Pennsylvania are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance, but we recommend all families do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Rhode Island

Household employers in Rhode Island are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance, but we recommend all families do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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South Carolina

Household employers in South Carolina are not required to get coverage for workers’ compensation insurance, but we recommend all families do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Soth Dakota

Household employers in South Dakota are required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy if their employee works more than 20 hours in any calendar week and 6 weeks in any 13 week period. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Tennessee

Household employers in Tennessee are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance, however we advise all families to do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Texas

Household employers in Texas are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy, however we recommend doing so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Utah

Household employers in Utah are required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance if their employee works 40 or more hours per week. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Vermont

Household employers in Vermont are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, however we advise all families to do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Virginia

Household employers in Virginia are not required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance, however we advise all families to do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

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Washington

Household employers in Washington are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance if two or more employees each work 40 or more hours per week. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. To acquire a workers’ compensation policy, please contact the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries at (800) 547-8367.

West Virginia

Household employers in West Virginia are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, however we advise all families to do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Wisconsin

Household employers in Wisconsin are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, however we advise all families to do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. Obtain an instant quote and purchase a policy online, or contact our partner, Clarke White, at 804-267-1210 or clarke.white@rtspecialty.com.

Wyoming

Household employers in Wyoming are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, however we advise all families to do so. These policies pay for medical expenses and lost wages if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. To acquire a workers’ compensation policy, please contact the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services at (307) 777-6763.