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Register now for the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo®
Ohio Safety Congress is right around the corner! Join us April 16-18, 2025 for high-impact educational sessions, guided workshops, and more! Register now to secure your spot!
 MCO Open Enrollment period coming soon!
Employers, Managed Care Organization (MCO) Open Enrollment is coming soon, April 28 - May 23, 2025.
Open enrollment is offered every two years for employers to select from a network of 8 MCOs that manage claim filings and medical care that injured workers need to recover and return to work. No action is required of employers who are satisfied with their current MCO.
 Important program deadline for private employers
On March 31, Drug-Free Safety Program participants must submit an annual report, Claim Impact Reduction Program participants must complete education requirements for their programs. For more info, click here.
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News Briefs
Public employer true-up
Public employers, the 2025 true-up period has passed. If you have not, please complete your true-up report today. Failing to complete your report or pay any balance due may result in loss of program discounts.
BWC recoups nearly $4K after fraud investigation
The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) was repaid $3,816 in restitution by Dashon Taylor, a Columbus resident, who pleaded guilty to one count of Workers' Compensation Fraud. Learn more on our website.
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Important dates
March 31: Webinar: Planning for Distracted Driving Awareness Month. More info online.
April 1: In-person training - Fall hazards in construction and maintenance. More info online.
April 1: In-person training - Certified safety professional (CSP) examination review. More info online.
April 8: In-person training - Controlling workers' compensation costs. More info online.
April 22: Virtual Training- Respirators - Do we need them? More info online.
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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 258,000 public and private employers. With over 1,600 employees and assets of approximately $23 billion, BWC is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States. For more, visit bwc.ohio.gov.
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