Overview of Provider Certification Requirements

For a medical provider to be eligible for reimbursement of services, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) must certify the provider, except in the following situations:

• The work-related claim was filed prior to October 20, 1993 and there has been no change in provider since that date. If the injured worker changes providers, he or she must choose a BWC-certified provider.

• Emergency or initial visit on a work-related injury.

To apply to become a BWC-certified provider, you must complete and submit the BWC application, which will ask for:

• License, Certification or Accreditation for your Provider type
• IRS form W-9
• Practice License
• Workers' Compensation Certificate of Coverage
• Physician Board Certification, either American Board or National Board
• DEA license
• Education/Training CV
• Professional Liability Insurance coverage sheet

For further information on becoming a BWC-certified provider, contact University CompCare at 1-800-818-7273, or contact BWC at 1-800-OHIOBWC or online at www.ohiobwc.com.