Wyoming workers compensation law, rules and policy information for the State of Wyoming

Related Pages: More About Wyoming Workers Compensation Rules

State: Wyoming – A Monopolistic State

Updated: 08-13-2023

Authority/State Rating Bureau:A monopolistic state. All workers compensation is controlled by the Wyoming Workers Safety and Compensation Division. How to secure Workers Compensation Insurance for Wyoming.

Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division
1510 E. Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7441 FAX: (307) 777-6552

Compulsory: The law is compulsory for all employers engaged in extra-hazardous occupations and elective for all other occupations. However, do not be fooled, the list for extra-hazardous occupations is spelled out in the Wyoming state statutes and is quite long and complicated. Please contact the Wyoming Workers Safety and Compensation Division for details.

Private Insurance:Not Allowed

Self-Insurance:Not Allowed

State Fund: Wyoming operates an exclusive state fund. Workers Compensation coverage may only be purchased from this fund. Contact:

Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division
1510 E. Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7441 FAX: (307) 777-6552
How to secure Workers Compensation Insurance for Wyoming.

Assigned Risk:Maintained by the Wyoming Workers Safety and Compensation Division.

Assigned Risk Contact Information: Wyoming Department of Workforce Services ; Use this link to contact the Assigned Risk Plan, Pool or Residual Market Administrator for the state of Wyoming.

Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division
1510 E. Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7441 FAX: (307) 777-6552

Numerical Exceptions: No Exceptions

Individual Waivers Allowed: No

Sole Proprietor: Excluded from coverage

Partners: Excluded from coverage.

Corporate Officers: Excluded from coverage/may elect to be included.

LLC Members: Excluded from coverage/may elect to be included.

Wisconsin Workers Compensation Election or Rejection of Coverage Forms:

Election of Coverage:A request for workers compensation coverage for an owner must be submitted in writing on an affidavit of coverage form. This form is provided by the Workers Compensation division. You must request an affidavit by calling the Division at 1-307-777-6763
Rejection of Coverage:A request to reject or cancel workers compensation coverage for an owner must be submitted in writing to the Workers Compensation Division. Contact the Division at 1-307-777-6763 for additional information.

Other Information on Wyoming Workers Compensation Forms: Wyoming Owner-Officer Workers Compensation Information Page

Notes About Forms: Be sure to check with the State Fund for additional forms they may use for inclusion and exclusion of Wyoming Workers Compensation coverage.




Contractors: Check with the State Rating Authority for any special information on contractors in the state of Wyoming.

Special Notes: “Employee” means any person engaged in any extra hazardous employment under any appointment, contract of hire or apprenticeship, express or implied, oral or written, and includes legally employed minors, aliens authorized to work by the United States department of justice, office of citizenship and immigration services, and aliens whom the employer reasonably believes, at the date of hire and the date of injury based upon documentation in the employer’s possession, to be authorized to work by the United States department of justice, office of citizenship and immigration services. “Employee” does not include:

• Any individual whose employment is determined to be casual labor;
• A sole proprietor or a partner of a business partnership;
• An officer of a corporation unless coverage is elected pursuant to W.S. 27-14-108(k);
• Any individual engaged as an independent contractor;
• A spouse or dependent of an employer living in the employer’s household;
• A professional athlete, except as provided in W.S. 27-14-108(q);
• An employee of a private household;
• A private duty nurse engaged by a private party;
• An employee of the federal government;
• Any volunteer unless covered pursuant to W.S. 27-14-108(e);
• Any adult or juvenile prisoner or probationer unless covered pursuant to W.S. 27-14-108(d)(ix);
• An elected public official or an appointed member of any governmental board or commission, except for a duly elected or appointed sheriff or county coroner;
• The owner and operator of a motor vehicle which is leased or contracted with driver to a for-hire common or contract carrier. The owner-operator shall not be an employee for purposes of this act if he performs the service pursuant to a contract which provides that the owner-operator shall not be treated as an employee for purposes of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act and income tax withholding at source;
• A member of a limited liability company unless coverage is elected pursuant to W.S. 27-14-108(k);
• A foster parent providing foster care services for the department of family services or for a certified child placement agency;
• An individual providing child day care or babysitting services, whose wages are subsidized or paid in whole or in part by the Wyoming department of family services. This exclusion from coverage does not exclude from coverage an individual providing child day care or babysitting services as an employee of any individual or entity other than the Wyoming department of family services.

Please note that extra hazardous is defined and included in an extensive list under Wyoming workers comp code #27-14-108. Please refer to the state statutes for details and contact the Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division with any questions you may have. Keep in mind their law is somewhat complicated.

Experience Rating Eligibility: Check with the Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division regarding the triggers used for Experience Rating Eligibility.

Wyoming Workers Compensation Subrogation: The State of Wyoming provides its statutory information about workers compensation subrogation in state statute 27.14.105. 27.14.105 is called Action against third party; notice; subrogation; legal representation; payment under reservation of rights; actions by department and is found under Title 27, Chapter 14, Article 105. This statute is viewable online and you can access this through the link below.

Wyoming Workers Compensation Statute Of Subrogation

Wyoming Workers In Other States; Other States Workers in Wyoming; Extraterritorial; Reciprocity; Non-Compliance: When a Wyoming worker is working temporarily in another state, workers compensation coverage for that worker is governed by the extraterritorial provisions found in Wyoming statutes. When allowed, extraterritorial provisions allow benefits for an injured worker to apply as if the worker was in their primary state. Not all states provide Extraterritorial Provisions. Reciprocity governs coverage for a worker from another state who is working temporarily in Wyoming. Compliance of workers compensation laws varies from state to state and it is important for an employer with workers performing duties in other states to be aware of the specific state rules that govern their coverage. Please contact your state authority with your specific questions concerning this important topic!

For More Information Contact: Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division below.

Regulated By: Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division

Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division
1510 E. Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7441
FAX: (307) 777-6552
Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division

Wyoming Workers compensation statute can be found here:

Wisconsin Workers Compensation Statute