True-up, OHID, and more!

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Private employer true-up is now available!

Private employers, true-up is now available! At the end of the policy year, we must ensure the estimated premium we set for you was correct. To do this, you must file a true-up report that reflects the actual payroll for that policy year. You must complete the report online using the payroll true-up report service offering by Aug. 15, 2024. We have a step-by-step video available for you to walk you through the process.

If your true-up exceeds the estimated payroll you'll owe additional premium. If your true-up payroll is less than your estimated payroll, you'll receive a premium credit. 

Do you have zero payroll?

New this year! If you have reported zero payroll and no employees in the past, we may waive true-up reporting. You will be notified if you are eligible for this waiver. If you continue to have no employees, you are not required to submit a true-up report for the policy year beginning July 1, 2023. We will complete the true-up report on your behalf and report $0 in payroll.

Switch to OHID today!

Exciting news! OHID, your all-in-one secure access point for Ohio government services, is now available for BWC! Say goodbye to juggling multiple logins and passwords - with OHID, you can manage everything with just one set of credentials. Create your OHID account today and enable 2-step verification for additional security. Then, transfer your BWC e-account to your OHID for continued access to BWC services and a smoother user experience. Remember, you must log in to OHID to submit your yearly true-up report. Visit OHID for BWC Customers for detailed instructions and helpful materials regarding OHID. 

Uploading your documents

Did you know that Employers and TPAs can upload forms on the BWC website? Each form has instruction provided on how to submit the form. For those that list upload, this can be completed by going to either the My Policy Page or the TPA Portal (for authorized representatives). Not only is the document upload  secure –forms are processed more quickly as the requests are forwarded to the correct BWC department for processing.

News Briefs

Transitional Work Grant Program, what you need to know!

The Transitional Work Grant program is an employer program that helps transition injured workers back to work and back to life.

The goal of a Transitional Work Grant Program is to facilitate the recovery and return of an employee back to work as soon as medically appropriate, following an injury. Although the Transitional Work Bonus Program is phasing out over the next three years, the Transitional Work Grant is not.

 Grant basics

Transitional Work Grants are for companies ranging from 11 to 200+ employees. We reimburse employers the cost to develop their customized program. The employer hires and works with one of BWC’s accredited transitional work developers to develop their program tailored for their company. Our grant is renewable every five years.

To apply for a grant, complete the online Transitional Work Grant (TWG-1) application or submit the paper TWG-1 (PDF) via email to our  transitional work department.

Employers not eligible for a grant may email our transitional work department to receive BWC resources that help your company develop your own transitional work plan.

Important dates

July 16: Better You, Better Ohio! wellness webinar. More info online.

July 30: Webinar: Ohio EPA’s regulations: Staying in compliance. More info online.

July 31: Important deadline for these employer programs. More info online.

June edition of Safety Update

Check out the latest news from safety and health experts from BWC, NIOSH, and OSHA.

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Vision: To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.
Mission: To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. Core Values: One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio, serving 257,000 public and private employers. With nearly 1,600 employees and assets of approximately $22 billion, BWC is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States. For more, visit bwc.ohio.gov.