Injured in Massachusetts?

You're not alone, and help is free. Here are Massachusetts's official resources for injured workers — the agency that runs your claim, where to complain, free legal aid, food and 211 help, and retraining.

Massachusetts resources

Workers' comp agency

The state office that runs your claim.

Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA)

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Complaints & ombudsman

Where to get help or complain when a claim is mishandled.

Workers' Compensation for Injured Workers (DIA claim & dispute help)

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Free legal aid

Free or low-cost lawyers for people who qualify.

Massachusetts Legal Help

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Food & 211 help

Food, housing, utilities, and crisis help near you.

Mass 211

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Vocational rehab

Retraining and help getting back to work.

MassAbility

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National help (works anywhere in the USA)

Benefits.gov — find benefits you qualify for Open 211.org — food, housing, and crisis help Open Social Security (SSDI & SSI) Open U.S. DOL — Office of Workers' Compensation (federal) Open OSHA — report a workplace hazard or injury Open CareerOneStop — free retraining & job help Open Feeding America — find your local food bank Open HRSA — find a free/low-cost health center Open

Federal resources

Disability income, Medicaid, SNAP, VA, and consumer protection.

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Housing & rent help

Rent, utilities, and emergency shelter programs.

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Food help

Food banks, pantries, and SNAP near you.

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