DIAL’s Workers’ Compensation Division (WCD) administers the workers' compensation system. It serves as the neutral body for resolving workers’ comp disputes. The WCD cannot:
- Give legal advice to parties
- Represent a party
- Refer a party to an attorney
WCD ensures all parties get a fair hearing regardless of whether the party has representation by an attorney. Legal advice or representation is recommended for parties to a workers’ comp case. Visit the resources page for help finding an attorney or legal advice.
WCD does not pay workers’ comp or unemployment insurance benefits.
eFile on WCES
Individuals can eFile documents, track the status of filings, review filings by other parties, and receive documents and notifications from WCD.
Electronic Data Interchange
Electronic Data Interchange
For additional information, visit the reporting page.
Location
Workers' Compensation Division
150 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-1836