Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit

The WCFU was created to allow the Attorney General to discharge the responsibilities described by Ohio Revised Code 109.84. This statute gives the Attorney General the responsibility of investigating criminal or civil violations of the law related to Workers' Compensation. The Unit receives and evaluates allegations of claimant, medical provider and employer fraud referred by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation special investigation units statewide. When appropriate, the matter may be presented to either a regular grand jury or a special grand jury empanelled in Franklin County. Some cases are referred to local prosecutors where venue is appropriate outside Franklin County. The Unit assists local prosecutors on an as needed basis.

In 2004, the WCFU received 271 cases, indicted 143 cases, obtained 83 convictions and helped Workers' Compensation obtain nearly $1.9 million in restitution.

Ways to Report Workers' Compensation Fraud

You may call the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation hotline at: 1-800-OHIOBWC (1-800-644-6292) or contact them through their website at www.ohiobwc.com