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New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration (WCA)

Serving Workers and Employers

The WCA is dedicated to providing swift and effective benefits to injured workers while maintaining reasonable costs for employers. The WCA works to maintain a balance between the interests of workers and employers, and maintains jurisdiction over most New Mexico businesses.

Key Services

For Injured Workers

Access to medical care and potential wage replacement, with support in navigating claims.

Dispute Resolution

Mediation and an administrative court to settle contested claims.

Employer Compliance

Ensuring employers maintain required workers’ compensation insurance.

Information & Assistance

Free services, including ombudsman support, publications, training, and return-to-work programs.

Uninsured Protection

Financial aid for workers injured by illegally uninsured employers via the Uninsured Employers’ Fund.

With locations across New Mexico, the WCA is committed to serving all residents.

Mission

To ensure timely and efficient delivery of indemnity and medical benefits to injured workers at a reasonable cost to employers.

Vision

One Team, One Goal: A Better New Mexico for Workers and Employers.

Core Values

Respect, Ethics, Service, Professionalism, Excellence, Courtesy, Teamwork.