Filing a workers’ comp claim in North Dakota.
Administered by the North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance. Primary form: WSI Claim Form — Injury Report.
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Open Notice of Claim wizardNorth Dakota State Board
- Agency
- North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance
- Primary claim form
- WSI Claim Form — Injury Report
- Official website
- https://www.workforcesafety.com/
Deadlines at a glance
1 year from date of injury
Report to your employer first. Put it in writing — email, text, or signed letter. Missing this window can reduce or eliminate benefits.
1 year from date of injury
File WSI Claim Form — Injury Report with the North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance before this window closes.
5 days, retroactive after 5 days
Medical benefits typically begin immediately. The waiting period applies to wage-replacement (TTD/TPD) benefits only.
North Dakota-specific notes
ND is a monopolistic state fund — private carriers not permitted. All coverage through WSI.
Federal programs that may apply
The North Dakota program covers most private-sector workers. Three federal programs run in parallel for specific worker categories:
- FECA — Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. Covers civilian federal employees. Filed through the US DOL, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs.
- LHWCA — Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Covers maritime workers (longshoremen, shipbuilders, harbor workers) on navigable US waters.
- Jones Act — 46 U.S.C. § 30104. Covers seamen injured in the course of employment. Provides a negligence cause of action and maintenance and cure rights outside the state WC system.
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