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West Virginia Workers Compensation Insurance Rules

West Virginia Workers Compensation

1. Does my West Virginia business need workers compensation insurance?

Yes, employers are required to provide workers compensation insurance for all employees. Both full and part-time employees who have fulfilled thirty(30) work days.

2. In West Virginia is there any exemptions from carrying workers compensation insurance?

Sole Proprietors who have no employees may exempt themselves from workman's compensation insurance. Corporate officers may elect to exempt themselves from workers compensation insurance once they file form with necessary agency.

3. Does West Virginia workers compensation law have specific requirements for subcontractors/contractors and sole proprietors?

Subcontractors/contractors are required to carry workers compensation insurance for their employees and be able to furnish proof. If acting as sole proprietors, subcontractors/contractors, are exempt from carrying workman's compensation insurance. However, any employer contracting them for their service must bear the responsibility for providing them with workers compensation insurance coverage.

Payrolls are effective 11/01/2009 and and reported by NCCI

· Corporation – Coverage is mandatory if 1 or more, not provisions to opt out. No more than 4 Executive officers can be excluded by filing and exemption. Min – $15,600 Max – $130,000

· Proprietorship – employees included; coverage is mandatory if 1 or more; Proprietors are included but can opt out if excluded by state. No min/max use $35,300

· Partnership – General/ Limited Partners – employees included; coverage is mandatory if 1 or more. No provisions to opt out. Partners are included, but may be excluded by filing applications for exception. No min/max $35,300
Sole Proprietor & Partners use $35,300 EFF 11/01/2009

Employee Leasing and Staffing Companies

Using a PEO or staffing company to obtain your workers compensation may be a good alternative to purchasing your own workers compensation policy. Leasing companies handle your payroll, w-2 forms, unemployment and workers compensation claims. In many cases the down payment required to obtain a new workers compensation policy is high and many new businesses cannot afford the down payment. Another advantage, based on my experience, is that you will never get audited because you pay as you go for your coverage. We represent numerous leasing and staffing companies who in many cases offer deep discounts on your workers compensation coverage that you will not find from standard workers compensation insurance carriers.

USL&H & The Jones Act

We have excellent workers compensation programs for these specialty risks requiring this endorsement. If you are unsure and want to read either the USL&H or Jones Act I have provided helpful links below for you convenience. I have found them to be the most detailed and good resources on the laws.

If you need a quote that requires this coverage

Click Here for a USL&H Quote

Click here for the complete USL&H Act, courtesy of Cornell University.
Click here for: USL&H & Jones Act Information
Defense Base Act Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation

West Virginia Workers Compensation

West Virginia Workers Compensation Links

West Virginia Department of Insurance

West Virginia FAQ's for Workers Compensation

West Virginia Form and Brochures

West Virginia Workers Compensation Exemption Form





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West Virginia Workers Compensation Insurance Rules 1. Does my West Virginia business need workers compensation insurance? Yes, employers are required to provide workers compensation insurance for all employees. Both full and part-time employees who have fulfilled thirty(30) work days. 2. In West Virginia is there any exemptions from carrying workers compensation insurance? Sole Proprietors who have no employees may exempt themselves from workman's compensation insurance. Corporate officers may elect to exempt themselves from workers compensation insurance once they file form with necessary agency. 3. Does West Virginia workers compensation law have specific requirements for subcontractors/contractors and sole proprietors? Subcontractors/contractors are required to carry workers compensation insurance for their employees and be able to furnish proof. If acting as sole proprietors, subcontractors/contractors, are exempt from carrying workman's compensation insurance. However, any employer contracting them for their service must bear the responsibility for providing them with workers compensation insurance coverage. Payrolls are effective 11/01/2009 and and reported by NCCI · Corporation – Coverage is mandatory if 1 or more, not provisions to opt out. No more than 4 Executive officers can be excluded by filing and exemption. Min – $15,600 Max – $130,000 · Proprietorship – employees included; coverage is mandatory if 1 or more; Proprietors are included but can opt out if excluded by state. No min/max use $35,300 · Partnership – General/ Limited Partners – employees included; coverage is mandatory if 1 or more. No provisions to opt out. Partners are included, but may be excluded by filing applications for exception. No min/max $35,300 Sole Proprietor & Partners use $35,300 EFF 11/01/2009 Employee Leasing and Staffing Companies Using a PEO or staffing company to obtain your workers compensation may be a good alternative to purchasing your own workers compensation policy. Leasing companies handle your payroll, w-2 forms, unemployment and workers compensation claims. In many cases the down payment required to obtain a new workers compensation policy is high and many new businesses cannot afford the down payment. Another advantage, based on my experience, is that you will never get audited because you pay as you go for your coverage. We represent numerous leasing and staffing companies who in many cases offer deep discounts on your workers compensation coverage that you will not find from standard workers compensation insurance carriers. USL&H & The Jones Act We have excellent workers compensation programs for these specialty risks requiring this endorsement. If you are unsure and want to read either the USL&H or Jones Act I have provided helpful links below for you convenience. I have found them to be the most detailed and good resources on the laws. If you need a quote that requires this coverage Click Here for a USL&H Quote Click here for the complete USL&H Act, courtesy of Cornell University. Click here for: USL&H & Jones Act Information Defense Base Act Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation West Virginia Workers Compensation Links West Virginia Department of Insurance West Virginia FAQ's for Workers Compensation West Virginia Form and Brochures West Virginia Workers Compensation Exemption Form Copyright © 2010 Insurance Source.com, Inc. . All rights reserved. Information for State Workers Compensation Alabama \| Alaska \| Arizona \| Arkansas \| California \| Colorado \| Connecticut \| Delaware \| Florida \| Georgia \| Hawaii \| Idaho \| Illinois \| Indiana \| Iowa \| Kansas \| Kentucky \| Louisiana \| Maine \| Maryland \| Massachusetts \| Michigan \| Minnesota \| Mississippi \| Missouri \| Montana \| Nebraska \| Nevada \| New Hampshire \| New Jersey \| New Mexico \| New York \| North Carolina \| North Dakota \| Ohio \| Oklahoma \| Oregon \| Pennsylvania \| Rhode Island \| South Carolina \| South Dakota \| Tennessee \| Texas \| Utah \| Virginia \| Vermont \| Washington \| Washington D.C. \|West Virginia \| Wisconsin \| Wyoming \|