Public Information
Maryland's Public Information Act (PIA), Title 4 of the General Provisions Article, gives the public a broad right of access to records held by State and local agencies, much like the federal Freedom of Information Act. The Commission's procedures are in COMAR 14.09.16.01 through 14.09.16.16 (external site).
Questions: Elizabeth Fletcher, Secretary — efletcher@wcc.state.md.us
New Claims
Each month the Commission posts claims data for non-public-sector injured workers. Fields: claimant name and address, county, attorney, employer, and insurer name and address. No medical or personal financial data is included.
Concerns may be directed to the Public Information Act Compliance Board (GP § 4-1A-01 et seq.) or the Public Access Ombudsman (GP § 4-1B-01 et seq.).
Commission (Open) Meetings
Meeting notice: The Commissioners' meeting is set for Thursday, June 26, 2025, 9:30 a.m., 7th floor Executive Conference Room, 10 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
To attend, email Openmeeting@wcc.state.md.us by 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Questions: efletcher@wcc.state.md.us.
2025 meeting schedule (PDF) and 2024 meeting schedule (PDF)
| Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | — |
| June 12, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | — |
| May 22, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes (PDF) |
| May 8, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes (PDF) |
| April 24, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes (PDF) |
| April 10, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes (PDF) |
| March 27, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes (PDF) |
| March 13, 2025 | — | Minutes (PDF) |
| February 27, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes (PDF) |
| February 13, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes (PDF) |
| January 23, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes (PDF) |
| January 9, 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes (PDF) |
Earlier minutes: 2024 (PDF) and 2023 (PDF)
Budget Advisory Committee (Closed) Meeting
The committee reviews the Commission's tentative operating budget under Labor and Employment Article §§ 9-317 and 9-318. Its discussions are not open to the public (executive privilege, 66 OAG 98 (1981)). The final annual report goes to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1.
Annual Report
The Impact of the Harris Decision on Workers' Compensation in Maryland
- Analysis #1 (PDF)January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2003
- Analysis #2 (PDF)January 1, 2004 – June 30, 2004
- Task Force report on employer compliance with workers' compensation insurance requirementsNovember 2008
- Medical Fee Guide meeting minutes and agendas
REPORTS TO THE COMMISSION
Insurers and self-insurers submit these reports under Labor and Employment Article § 9-313 and COMAR 14.09.12.08.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION FRAUD INFORMATION
All requests for referral to the Insurance Fraud Division under Labor and Employment Article § 9-310.2 must be made on the Commission's Form H35R.
Contact the Maryland Insurance Administration Fraud Hotline: 1 (800) 846-4069
To report fraud, waste or abuse by a State agency, use the Stop Fraud in State Government hotline (external site).