DWC Forms by the Numbers: 1, 3, 6

Workers’ compensation comes with plenty of forms and plenty of numbers. Understanding which form to use and when to file it can help keep claims moving, reduce reporting mistakes, and promote compliance. Here’s a quick refresher on three of the more challenging forms to navigate.

1 Thing To Remember About the DWC-1

The DWC-1 starts the claim, so getting it right the first time matters. It captures information about:

• employee
• injury
• employment
• employer

Need guidance? Start here

3 Things To Know About the DWC-3 and DWC-3SD

Wage statements can confuse anyone, even someone who has done them for years. Think about these three things:

1. Which wage statement do I use?
   School districts use the DWC-3SD. All other organizations use the DWC-3.
2. What wages and benefits should I include?
   All wages, including regular pay, overtime, and any stipends or cash allowances. Noncash benefits, like education fees or uniforms, go in their own section of the form.
3. How do I track the 13 weeks?
   Use the DWC-3 or DWC-3SD Pre-Fill when you pull the form from the claim file. It fills in the correct 13-week reporting dates for you, so your dates are accurate from the start.

We’ll cover all three topics in our next webinar. Want a head start? Review the DWC-3 guide.

6 Seconds To Think About the DWC-6

Take six seconds and ask yourself: “Has something changed?"

The DWC-6 can come into play when an injured employee:

• returns to work
• has additional lost time or reduced wages
• experiences a change in earnings because of the injury
• resigns or is terminated

Get to know the DWC-6

You Asked. We Responded.

These are some of the DWC forms members ask about most often. That's why we're dedicating our next webinar to answering common questions and walking through the reporting process step by step. Join us on Wednesday, December 2 as we take a closer look at the DWC-3, DWC-3SD, and DWC-6 and walk through common questions.

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Need the Basics?

If you're new to workers' compensation compliance or you want a refresher, watch this on-demand recording of the Fund's Workers' Compensation 101 Summit.