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BWC Monthly Employer Update
Welcome!
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through your computer speakers.
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July Employer Topics
o $1.5 Billion BWC Dividend
o 2019 Estimated Annual Premium (private employers)
o Policy Activity Rebate (PAR)
o Public Employer Program Filing Deadlines
o 2018 Policy Year True-Up (private employers)
o Monthly Safety Tip
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$1.5 Billion Dividend
o $1.5 billion dividend to employers
o 5th return of $1 billion / 6th overall since 2013
o 88% dividend of 2017 policy year premium
o September snap-shot date – 9/6/2019
o Private employer true-up deadline 8/15/2019
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2019 Estimated Annual Premium (private employers)
o New policy year: 7/1/2019 – 7/1/2020
o Mailed early May and available online 24/7
o Estimated payroll, current rate, premium installment schedule
o March 2020 – deadline to update payroll
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Policy Activity Rebate (PAR)
o Important aspects of workers’ compensation (safety and
policy management)
o Employers NOT in a BWC alternative rating plan
o Complete 11 credits out of 33 activities
o Activities in variety of areas (general, claims, policy,
safety, viewing BWC videos)
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Policy Activity Rebate (PAR)
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o Minimum annual premium of $350
o 50% premium rebate up to $2,000
o Rebate based on 2018 policy year true-up
(private employers) and 2019 policy year true-
up (public employers)
Policy Activity Rebate (PAR)
o Compatible with EM Capping, One Claim
Program, Drug-Free / Industry-Specific Safety
Programs, Transitional Work Bonus & Safety
Council
o Not eligible – Individual Retrospective,
Deductible, Group Retrospective, Group
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Policy Activity Rebate (PAR)
o Private Employers (7/1/2019 – 7/1/2020)
• Enroll by January 31, 2020
• Activities must be completed by May 31, 2020
o Public Employers (1/1/2019 – 1/1/2020)
• Enroll December 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
• Activities must be completed by November 30, 2019
o *Enroll Menu / Employer / Discount Programs and Grants / Policy
Activity Rebate9
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Public Employer Program Deadlines – July 31, 2019
o Policy Activity Rebate for current 2019 policy year
(1/1/2019 – 1/1/2020)
o Individual Retrospective Rating
o Group Retrospective Rating
o Deductible Program
o One Claim Program
*Enroll online at bwc.ohio.gov
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Safety Council Enrollment Deadline – July 31, 2019
o Enrollment deadline July 31, 2019
o Contact local safety council to enroll
o Public and Private Employer
o Listing of councils on website (search Safety Council)
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Drug-Free Safety Program
Deadlines for Private Employers
July 31, 2019
o Accident Analysis Training
o Safety Management Self-Assessment (SH-26)
August 30, 2019
o Safety Action Plan (DFSP-5)
Website: Drug-Free Safety13
2019 True-Up DeadlineAugust 15, 2019
o Private Employers – Deadline 8/15/19
o New required questionnaire for 2018 policy period
o Electronic Notifications / Go Green eligibility
o Online – www.bwc.ohio.gov
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Electronic Notifications
o No longer receive hard copy invoices
o Employers must enroll in electronic notifications to receive 1% Go-Green Rebate (up to $2,000) at true-up.
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BWC Website Update
o BWC contact information on “My Policy page”
o Direct link to INVOICES
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MONTHLY SAFETY
TIP
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Supervisor Safety Skills Development
o Benefits
• Clarifies supervisor responsibilities
• Encourages on-going supervisor skills development
• Helps convey the value that management places on safety
o Selling Points
• Helps prevent injuries, absenteeism and turnover of employees
• Provides tools and skills to better manage all responsibilities
• Assists with career development
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Supervisor Safety Skills Development
o Define key safety skills for supervisors
o Assess supervisor safety skills and prioritize improvements
o Meet with supervisors to develop an improvement plan
o Provide supervisors with time, tools and resources to pursue goals
o Recognize and reward achievement of improvement goals
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Division of Safety and Hygiene
Resources
All services are available at no additional cost and are strictly consultative
o Safety, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene consultations;
o Safety management assessment and enhancement;
o Safety team development/enhancement;
o On-line and classroom-based training for people at all levels;
o Safety intervention grants and wellness grants;
o Video library and research library services
To request assistance, go to www.bwc.ohio.gov and click on Safety 22
Questions?
Todd Spence
614-644-1196
Jeff Little
614-752-5917
BWC Toll Free: 1-800-644-6292
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