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Workers' Compensation

Message from the Chair

​Judge Frank McKayWelcome to the State Board of Workers' Compensation website, where you have 24/7 access to information and resources about the Georgia workers’ compensation program. 

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Albany Field Office is Closed Due to Weather Conditions 

Until further notice, the Board’s Albany field office is hereby closed due to weather conditions and power outages as a result of hurricane Michael.  As soon as we have additional information, we will update the website.  If you need assistance, please contact the Gainesville office at (770) 531-5625, or the Executive Director’s office in Atlanta at (404) 656-2048.

SSN/BTN Numbers Will Be Removed

Effective December 1, 2018 the SSN/BTN numbers will be removed from our Board forms, ICMS II and our database. You will no longer have to request a BTN to file a WC-1 or WC-14. You can file them via ICMS II or EDI. The new revision of the Board forms reflecting the removal of the SSN/BTN and any other changes will be available on our website on December 1, 2018.

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Access to ICMS

In July 2018, SBWC began granting access to our Insurers, Self-Insured Employers, Group Funds, and Claims Offices (claims adjusters) through a phased implementation.

Notice of Change in WC-1 Filing Requirement

Effective January 1, 2019, the filing of a Form WC-1 will be required in all claims, including all “medical only” claims. Penalties will be assessed if parties fail to timely file a WC-1 after January 1, 2019, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. §§ 34-9-12(a), 34-9-18 and Board Rules.

Effective December 31, 2016

Our Dalton field office will be closed and temporarily relocated to the Atlanta office.

EDI R3.0 Updates – Effective 12/01/2018!
EDI Release 3.1 Update