On May 20, 2019 Governor Mike DeWine and Bureau of Workers' Compensation (“BWC”) Administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud proposed giving $1.5 billion to Ohio employers this year following strong returns on the agency’s investments. So, what do Ohio employers need to do to participate? Good news, you can hit the "easy button" on this one. You don't … Continue reading Claim Your Piece of the Ohio BWC’s $1.5 Billion Rebate
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Why is the Ohio BWC Paying Employers to Hire Workers with a History of Opioid Abuse?
On September 10, 2018 the Ohio BWC issued a press release announcing a new pilot program. The BWC's Opioid Workplace Safety Program will provide up to $5 million over two years to help employers in Montgomery, Ross and Scioto counties hire, manage and retrain workers in recovery. The pilot program's launch is scheduled for October 15, 2018. … Continue reading Why is the Ohio BWC Paying Employers to Hire Workers with a History of Opioid Abuse?
Ohio BWC Proposes 12% Rate Reduction for Public Employers
Last Thursday, the Ohio BWC recommended a 12% reduction in next year's rates for Ohio's school districts, cities and other local-government employers. This follows the BWC's decision to issue another $1.5 billion in rebates to all employers, public and private. Those rebate checks have been going out this summer. The BWC attributes the new rate … Continue reading Ohio BWC Proposes 12% Rate Reduction for Public Employers
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Proposes $1.5 Billion Rebate
At a press conference with Ohio Governor John Kasich on Tuesday, BWC Administrator Sarah Morrison announced that the Bureau is recommending $1.5 billion in rebates to Ohio employers. If the rebates are approved, rebate checks amounting to 85% of premiums paid for the policy year ending June 30, 2017 will be mailed to employers this … Continue reading Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Proposes $1.5 Billion Rebate
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