Covered Illnesses And Injuries If you're injured or become ill "on-the-job," you're probably eligible for workers' compensation benefits. But there are some injuries and illnesses that, due to the particular circumstances, may not be covered by workers' compensation insurance. This section provides information on such topics as the types of illnesses and injuries covered by workers' comp, when an injury might not be considered "on-the-job," and under what circumstances your work injury might not be covered.