Wyoming law
Workers' Compensation Laws in Wyoming.
Wyoming operates an exclusive state-run workers' compensation fund — one of a handful of states where private insurers do not offer workers' compensation coverage. Nearly all Wyoming employers must participate through the Wyoming Workers' Compensation Division. The system is no-fault, meaning employees do not need to prove employer negligence. Benefits include medical treatment, temporary total disability (TTD) at two-thirds of wages for up to 24 months, and permanent disability payments. Workers must report injuries within 72 hours and file a claim within 1 year.
Last verified: 2026-02-26
State law
Statute of Limitations
An injured worker must report the injury to the employer within 72 hours. The employer must then file a Report of Injury with the Workers' Compensation Division within 10 business days. A formal claim for benefits must be filed within 1 year of the injury.
Exceptions
For injuries occurring over time (like occupational diseases or repetitive stress), the claim must be filed within 1 year of the diagnosis being communicated to the employee, or within 3 years of the last injurious workplace exposure, whichever is later.
State law
Filing Requirements
Report the injury to your employer within 72 hours of the incident. Written notice is strongly recommended.
Once notified, the employer must file a Report of Injury with the Workers' Compensation Division within 10 business days.
The injured worker must file a formal claim for benefits with the Workers' Compensation Division within 1 year of the injury or 1 year from the diagnosis of an occupational disease.
State law
Key Wyoming Statutes
Wyoming operates an exclusive state-run workers' compensation system through the Workers' Compensation Division. Private insurers do not offer workers' compensation coverage. Employers must apply for coverage and receive a statement of coverage before commencing business.
Nearly all Wyoming employers must carry workers' compensation coverage. Some sole proprietors and partnerships may elect to cover themselves. Employers that elect coverage must file at least 30 days before the start of a calendar quarter.
TTD benefits are paid at two-thirds of pre-injury monthly wages (or 70% if receiving all medical care from Wyoming providers), subject to a maximum of the statewide average monthly wage. Benefits continue while totally disabled, up to 24 months.
Injured workers may select their own treating physician. The Workers' Compensation Division pays for reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to the work injury.
Employers may not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against an employee for filing or intending to file a workers' compensation claim.
State law
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