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No. Independent contractors do not receive workers' compensation benefits. The workers' compensation system only applies to employees. The difference is important if you are injured doing work for an employer.
Independent contractors still have a remedy if they're injured at work. As with any injured party, the independent contractor can file a personal injury lawsuit against the company or other third parties for negligence.
1099 vs W2 Employee for Workers Comp Insurance. The general rule is that employers do not have to carry workers' compensation insurance for workers who qualify as 1099 Independent Contractors.
Some states, including Texas, don't require employers to have workers' comp insurance at all. If you're a freelancer, an IC, or a sole proprietor, you're legally self-employed and not automatically covered by workers' comp. Workers not classified as employees receive a 1099 form at the end of the tax year.
In Ohio, because independent contractors are not considered employees, they are not eligible for workers' compensation benefits. However, if you manage an independent contractor, and regularly control their performance, this freelancer or subcontractor is now considered your employee and requires your coverage.