Wyoming mandates that employers must purchase workers compensation insurance directly from the state for specific types of operations. Employers not required to have coverage may purchase insurance from private insurers. Follow this link to Wyoming Department of Employment

Monopolistic States do not allow employers to purchase workers compensation insurance from private insurance companies. Instead the state sets up its own work comp insurance program. They establish rates, issue coverage, and administer claims in methods similar to private insurance companies.

Caution: Out of state employers with employees in a monopolistic state must contact that state to arrange workers compensation insurance coverage for those employees. The employer’s home state workers compensation insurance policy will not and can not extend coverage into monopolistic states.

Wyoming Industry Links:

Association of Wyoming Insurance Agents

Wyoming Insurance Department

Wyoming Department of Employment