what does workers comp cover 
workers comp covers employees that get sick or injured while on the job it includes death benefits disability benefits compensation for lost wages medical expenses and lawsuits 2who is covered by workers comp coverage generally all employees are covered by workers compensation all non military federal employees are covered by the federal employment compensation act feca 6 employees working for private companies are generally covered as most states require coverage it is important to check with your employer and state to determine what kind of coverage you have 