Coverage Research

The WCIRB provides several options for accessing workers' compensation insurance coverage information. Insurers, employers, licensed health care providers and other authorized parties can submit online coverage research requests related to pending workers' compensation claims as well as check the status of their requests.

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Where to Access WCIRB’s Coverage Research Services

How WCIRB’s Coverage Research Can Help You

The Claims Coverage Research feature of WCIRB Connect provides insurer claims adjusters free and immediate access to detailed coverage information for policies that incept in 1974 or later.

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Insurers can also, for a fee, request coverage research directly on wcirb.com at Order Coverage Research Online

Employers can, for a fee, request coverage research directly on wcirb.com: Order Coverage Research Online

Government agencies authorized to receive workers’ compensation coverage information pursuant to California Insurance Code Sections 11752.5 et. seq. and/or 1877 et. seq. can obtain online access to workers’ compensation coverage information through WCIRB Connect. To obtain access to WCIRB Connect, complete Form 401, Request for Remote Access to Coverage Information. 

Attorneys involved in pending workers' compensation claims - as well as their authorized employees or copy service - can, for a fee, request coverage research directly on wcirb.com: Order Coverage Research Online

CIGA can, for a fee, request coverage research directly on wcirb.com: Order Coverage Research Online

Authorized TPAs and MGAs can, for a fee, request coverage research directly on wcirb.com: Order Coverage Research Online

Injured workers may obtain coverage research information without charge. Submit Form 811ES, Coverage Research Service Request – for Injured Worker Use Only or contact the WCIRB Contact Center to inquire about this service. 

Information is also available in Spanish: Información en Español.

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Online Coverage Request Instructions

Coverage Research Service Fees

WCIRB Connect Information