Claims Kit

Physician Selection WS 27-14-401

An employer or the division may designate health care providers to provide nonemergency medical attention to their employees or to claimants under the act. The employee may for any reason, select any other health care provider. Once they choose a health care provider to treat their work-related injury, they may change health care providers with proper notification to the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Division or by referral from the health care provider.

In the case of an inmate employed in a correctional industries program or performing services pursuant to W.S. 7-16-202, the department of corrections will select the health care provider for the inmate.

Posting Requirements 27-14-507

Each employer must keep a notice posted in a conspicuous place for employees. The notice will be furnished by the division and must contain a brief summary of this act and procedures for filing claims. Each employer must also keep a copy of this act and have it available for all employees.

Penalties for Late Reporting   27-14-506 (c)

Willful failure or gross negligence to report injuries by an employer is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $750.00, imprisonment up to 6 months,  or both.

Reporting of Claim by Employer   27-14-506

An employer must file an employer's injury report with the division within 10 days after the date the employer is notified of the injury and must mail or deliver a copy of the report to the employee.