Register today! Provider Forum, at noon, Feb. 5
Join hundreds of providers and staff for our virtual Provider Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from noon to 1 p.m.
Highlights
- Latest medical workers’ comp updates, including the new Supportive Care Rule (effective Feb. 1)
- Topics: Diagnostic Rule, Drug Utilization Review, 90-day prescription option, fee schedule overview
- Live Q&A with online chat
Expert panel
- Dr. Bradley Lewis, Chief Medical Officer
- Dr. Tracey Archibald, Pharmacy Director
- Sharina Armstrong, Director of Policy Reimbursement and Coding
Meet Brian Trinckes, RN, CCM, our new Provider Engagement Regional Director for central/southern Ohio, with moderation by Jennifer Wolford, RN, serving northern Ohio.
Register now or email BWCProviderEngagement@bwc.ohio.gov for details!
 New Supportive Care Rule
BWC recently introduced Supportive Care Rule OAC 4123-6-31.1 to improve medical management for workers requiring ongoing care for workplace injuries.
Supportive care applies to claims where the injured worker has reached maximum recovery but needs treatment to maintain benefits or address exacerbations.
Providers must perform a comprehensive history and physical exam that includes:
- Assessment of current functioning using validated tools.
- Review of prior treatment, responses, and results of treatment withdrawal.
- A treatment plan detailing:
- Interventions requested, with frequency and duration.
- Lifestyle modifications, if applicable.
- A home exercise program, if applicable.
- Specific goals for treatment.
Managed care organizations must consider prior Ohio Industrial Commission decisions for similar treatment requests. Denials must include documentation showing how the worker’s circumstances differ from those considered in previous approvals.
Requests meeting this rule's criteria should be approved, even if the requested treatment exceeds the Official Disability Guidelines by MCG.
 Updates: 90-day prescriptions and mail-order options
We’ve expanded access to 90-day prescription supplies to all state-fund workers’ compensation claims, improving care and medication adherence.
New mail-order pharmacy options now include:
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Costco Mail Order: 1-800-607-6861
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Post-Prescription Services: 1-800-552-6694
These new mail-order options provide flexible and reliable solutions to ensure Ohio’s injured workers receive their medications promptly and efficiently.
To submit a bill at the point-of-service, the pharmacy must be in network and transmit the following billing information:
- BIN: 610602
- PCN: NVT
- Group: OBWC
- Member ID: BWC claim number (including hyphen, if applicable)
For questions, contact BWC's Pharmacy team at 1-877-543-6446 or email Pharmacy.benefits@bwc.ohio.gov.
 Hospital Inpatient Fee Schedule
Our Board of Directors recently approved fee schedule updates to the Hospital Inpatient Fee Schedule rule effective Feb. 1, 2025.
The Hospital Inpatient Fee Schedule is adopting the 2025 Medicare inpatient services rule update, which includes the 2.9% assigned market basket increase and the quality and value-related program adjustments.
The associated hospital inpatient payment adjustment factor will be updated to 1.210.
Learn more about our 2025 proposed fee schedules on our website.
 Call for speakers: Medical & Health Symposium, Feb. 1-28
Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of occupational health, workers’ compensation, and workplace injury prevention at our virtual Ohio BWC Medical & Health Symposium (MHS25), happening Sept. 17-19, 2025.
We’re looking for engaging speakers to share fresh perspectives on key medical and vocational issues in workers’ compensation. Last year’s symposium attracted over 4,300 virtual attendees — this is your chance to present to a global audience of health professionals!
Submit your proposal
Proposals will be accepted from Feb. 1-28. Visit our website's provider page to learn more and submit your session idea.
Topics of interest
- Artificial intelligence, underrepresented populations, return-to-work strategies, mental health, patient care, and more.
- Best practices, strategies, and insights focused on quality, safety, and cost-effective health care.
Have questions? Email us — we’re here to help!
 Medical sessions at Ohio Safety Congress
Join us at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo® for impactful medical sessions focusing on injury management and return-to-work strategies.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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MCO Open Enrollment: 10:00–11:00 a.m. Understand MCO selection for better outcomes.
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Who are the players?: 1:00–2:00 p.m. Panel on key roles in the first 30 days.
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Return to work strategies: 2:30–3:30 p.m. Explore safe, timely return-to-work plans.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Using MCOs effectively: 10:00–11:00 AM Optimize MCOs for injury management.
Don’t miss these expert-led sessions to enhance your injury management practices!
Register today for this free event!
 Merge your e-Account(s) with OHID
Soon, the option to merge your e-account(s) with OHID will no longer be available.
Merge your e-account(s) with OHID now to ensure a smooth transition.
- Watch our how-to video for guidance.
- If you miss out on merging, you may need to manually re-enter your information, including:
- Provider number
- Federal Employer ID Number (FEIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)
Important: If a primary user already exists for your association, please request that they add you as an additional user. Visit our Primary and Secondary Users page for details.
Need Assistance? Visit the OHID for BWC Customers page for support and troubleshooting.
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