District of Columbia Workers' Comp Claims Kit

How to report a workplace injury

Phone: (844) 581-0828

For life-threatening medical emergencies, call 911

Preferred method: Submit the claim information online here

Another option to report a claim is via e-mail within 24 hours of the incident (or as soon as possible):

E-mail: claims@pieinsurance.com

In the e-mail, include the following information:

• Name of business
• Policy Number
• Reporting party’s contact information (name, phone, e-mail)
• The name, phone and e-mail address of injured employee
• Date of incident
• Location of incident (address and/or city, state)
• Description of incident

Posting Notices

Prominently display the notice where each employee is likely to see the notice on a regular basis.

DC Posting Notice - English

DC Posting Notice - Spanish

DC First Report of Injury Form

Reference Material

Washington DC Workers’ Compensation Website

DC Employer Brochure

DC Workers' Brochure

DC Employee Rights and Obligations - English

DC Employee Rights and Obligations - Spanish

What is the waiting period for lost wages in the District of Columbia:

No payment is due for the first 3 days of disability (excluding the date of injury) unless the disability lasts longer than 14 days, then the first 3 days will be paid retroactively.