BWC Special Investigations

BWC Special Investigations If you are looking for more information about BWC or SID, please visit bwc.ohio.gov. To report fraud online, please visit: http://bit.ly/reportfraud.

Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC)
Special Investigations Department (SID)

Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code 4121.131) designates BWC’s special investigations department (SID) as a criminal justice agency. SID protects the state insurance fund by aggressively pursuing cases of claimant, medical provider and premium fraud. As a result of our investigations, we declare overpayments, identify actuarial savings, disallow claims, pursue prosecutions and recover dollars — all of which directly impact BWC’s effectiveness in reducing premium costs. SID comprises several teams.
• Three regional claimant fraud units
• The health-care provider team, employer fraud team and safety violations investigation unit (SVIU) include team members located throughout the state
o The safety violations investigations unit (SVIU) conducts investigations of potential violations of Ohio’s specific safety requirements.
• The intelligence unit, digital forensics unit and security services operate through BWC’s central office.
• The BWC security team operates statewide, providing physical security and safety to all employees and visitors. To contact a team member, email [email protected] or call 614-728-9774. Since its inception in 1993, SID had achieved the following *:

• Researched 119,573 allegations;
• Completed 65,140 investigations;
• Closed 26,780 founded cases;
• Identified $1.8 billion in savings;
• Identified $26,900 per closed case;
• Referred 5,022 subjects for prosecution;
• Secured 2,703 criminal convictions. To speak with a fraud hotline agent, please call 1-800-644-6292.
*As of 06/30/2017

Today, Memorial Day, we pause to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave service members who gave their li...
05/25/2026

Today, Memorial Day, we pause to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave service members who gave their lives for our freedom. Their courage and commitment continue to inspire us. Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day.

An owner of a construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $14,000 to BWC after being charged with one count of F...
04/24/2026

An owner of a construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $14,000 to BWC after being charged with one count of Failure to Comply for operating his business since 2020 with lapsed coverage. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eqKjyX

A cashier has been ordered to repay over $55,000 to BWC after investigators found the individual was working while colle...
04/16/2026

A cashier has been ordered to repay over $55,000 to BWC after investigators found the individual was working while collecting injured worker benefits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/423fsRj

Fraud Alert! Deborah Belcher has been ordered to repay over $55,000 to Ohio BWC after investigators discovered she was w...
04/10/2026

Fraud Alert! Deborah Belcher has been ordered to repay over $55,000 to Ohio BWC after investigators discovered she was working while collecting injured worker benefits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4czzrgC

Do you suspect someone is receiving disability benefits while working?This is known as worker fraud and should be report...
12/22/2025

Do you suspect someone is receiving disability benefits while working?
This is known as worker fraud and should be reported.
🚩 See some common red flags on our website: https://bit.ly/3SX9DjC

12/19/2025

BWC's special investigations, along with federal and local authorities, uncovered a scheme by Michael Honaker, who claimed physical and cognitive impairments to illegally receive BWC benefits, resulting in over $900K in savings.
Read more: https://bit.ly/491jdK5

12/19/2025

In October 2025, Raquana Drumwright pled guilty to Workers’ Compensation Fraud after earning wages over the same time period in which she also received BWC disability benefits. Drumwright paid $21,535.80 in restitution.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LYwlaY

Anyone who suspects workers’ compensation fraud from an injured worker, employer, or medical provider can report it anon...
12/17/2025

Anyone who suspects workers’ compensation fraud from an injured worker, employer, or medical provider can report it anonymously and we'll investigate. Report online or by phone: https://bit.ly/48ReREV

BWC’s Special Investigations Department is celebrating 32 years of protecting the State Insurance Fund. See the accompli...
12/12/2025

BWC’s Special Investigations Department is celebrating 32 years of protecting the State Insurance Fund. See the accomplishments and highlights in the fiscal year 2025 Special Investigations Department annual report:
https://bit.ly/48AoV71

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30 W Spring Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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+18006446292

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