BWC Monthly Employer Update February 2019 · 2019-08-09 · Public Employer Update o February 15,...
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BWC Monthly Employer UpdateFebruary 2019
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February Employer Update Topics
• Policy/Program reminders and important dates
• Better You, Better Ohio!
• Policy Activity Rebate
• Buying and/or selling a business
• Ohio Industrial Commission
• Monthly safety tip
Public Employer Update
o February 15, 2019
• 1/1/2018-12/31/2018 True-Up deadline
• Go Green Rebate
o Electronic notifications
• Enroll prior to submitting 2018 True-Up
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Public Employer Update
o March 2, 2019
• Drug Free Safety Program
o Safety Action Plan (DFSP 5) for
Advanced Level Participants
o Continue with other program requirements
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Public Employer Update
o Claim Settlement
• Settlement Application (C240)
o Submit by 2/15/2019
o Annual Snapshot 3/31/2019
o Impact 1/1/2020 rates
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Private Employer Update
o Drug Free Safety Program
• Annual report due 3/29/2019
o Located on BWC website
o Complete and Submit Online
o Fax supplemental documentation
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Private Employer Update
o One Claim Program and 100% EM Cap
o March 29, 2019
• Education requirement deadline
o 1st year—1/2 day classroom style class
o Subsequent years—3 hours online
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Policy Activity Rebate
o Customizable plan
o Choose from 33 activities
o 50% premium rebate up to $2,000
o Private Employers: Enroll by 2/28/2019
o Public Employers: Enroll by 7/31/2019
o Online application
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My policy page review
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Introducing
Targeted Industries Designed for
the Small EmployerPublic employers Restaurant and food service Transportation and trucking Trash collection Wholesale and retail Police and public safety
Agriculture Automotive repair and service Construction Firefighters Health care Manufacturing
Combinations due to
Acquisitions / Mergers
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o Results:
o Workforce Changes
o Tax Implications
o Workers’ Compensation Costs
o Business Impacts:
o Premium Rates
o BWC Programs
o Added Liability
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o Provides:
o Demographic information
o Accounts receivable balance
o Payroll and experience modification history
o Most recent quarterly claims costs
o Pending audits
o AC-4 Form requirements:
o Signed by both employers
o Validated by BWC
Combinations due to
Acquisitions / Mergers
Ohio Industrial Commission
o Provides a forum for fair and impartial claims resolution
o Conducts hearings on disputed claims
o Adjudicates claims involving an employer's violation of specific safety requirements
o Determines eligibility for permanent total disability benefits
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Industrial CommissionHearing Process
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www.ohiosafetycongress.com | 1-800-644-6292 | @OhioBWC #OSC19
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OSC19 attendance credit• Industry-Specific Safety
Program
• Safety Council
• One Claim Program
• 100-Percent EM Cap
• Group Experience Rating
• Policy Activity Rebate
• Attorney and judge
• Emergency medical service
• Case manager
• Disability management specialist
• Human resource personnel
• Registered nurse
• Rehabilitation counselor
• Sanitarian
• EPA water and wastewater operator
Questions?
Todd Spence
614-644-1196
Wendy Queen
740-353-4205
BWC Toll Free: 1-800-644-6292
BWC Website: www.bwc.ohio.gov
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