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Workers' compensation is insurance to provide medical expenses and lost wages to employees who are injured while working. Employers are required to have workers' compensation insurance to cover these benefits.

The Division of Workers' Compensation monitors the workers' compensation system, ensuring that appropriate documents are filed to protect injured workers and employers, that claims are paid correctly, that all required employers have insurance coverage, and that insurance carriers report policy information to the Division. The Division also compiles information about injuries and costs, provides educational services, and investigates fraud. The John E. Donley Rehabilitation Center provides physical and vocational rehabilitation services for injured workers.

Several other agencies are also involved with workers' compensation. The Workers' Compensation Court handles legal disputes. The Medical Advisory Board provides oversight and guidance for medical treatment of workers' compensation injuries. The Department of Business Regulations regulates the rates and licenses of insurers who write workers' compensation insurance.

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