WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE DIVISION OF INSURANCE REGARDING WORKERS COMPENSATION?
The Division of Insurance (DOI) has broad authority to regulate insurance companies who write workers’ compensation insurance. It also oversees group self- insurance plans. The Division does not oversee relationships between insurance companies and individual injured workers. Disputes over claims for benefits by employees, health care providers or others, are handled by the Department of Industrial Accidents. This state agency is located at 600 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111. The telephone number is (617) 727-4900.