Is a workers’ comp claim public or private?

When you file a workers’ comp claim or hearing request, it’s submitted electronically through the Integrated Claims Management System (ICMS), which is private.

Your employer and its insurance company will be notified of the claim, which you likely already informed them about at the time of injury. There’s no need to worry about others—like neighbors or colleagues—finding out, as ICMS keeps this information confidential. Workers’ comp claims aren’t like lawsuits, where case details are publicly accessible, so your filing remains discreet and secure, free from any public stigma.