Register for BWC's Virtual Provider Forum on Aug. 12
Join us Tuesday, Aug. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. for our next Virtual Provider Forum — a must attend event for anyone involved in Ohio workers’ compensation.
Hear from Colleen DeSiato, Information Supervisor, Claims Services, as she unpacks The Life Cycle of a Claim. Our expert will cover:
- Those involved in a claim and their rights
- The hearing process and appeal periods
- Claim compensability
- Necessary forms and their purposes
Engage directly with our experts during a live Q&A and online chat — get your questions answered in real time.
Limited space remaining, once we’re full, registration will close.
Register now to secure your spot!
This activity has been awarded: 1.0 Nursing contact hour and 0.1 IACET CEU. To earn continuing education credit, you must attend at least 90% of the session (including Q&A) and complete a short evaluation.
- The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has been accredited as an IACET Accredited Provider. For tracking purposes, 60 minutes of education content is awarded 0.1 CEU.
Questions?
Email us at BWCProviderEngagement@bwc.ohio.gov
We look forward to having you join us!
 Navigating occupational health challenges: 2025 Medical & Health Symposium
Register now for BWC’s virtual Medical & Health Symposium Sept. 17-19. Earn free continuing education credit while participating in expert-led discussions on navigating health challenges in a changing environment.
Featured sessions
- Overcoming burnout and the epigenetic factors that impact work/life balance
- Amputate to elevate: How to transform adversity into advantage
- The Crash Reel: My road to recovery
- Brain matters: Current analysis of traumatic brain injury
- Minimally invasive hand surgery followed by the latest in occupational therapy for treating Ulnar sided wrist pain
- Barriers to recovery and return-to-work
- AI & medical evidence in workers’ compensation claims
Free continuing education
We’re applying for continuing education credit for over 20 different types of health-care and legal professionals.
Exhibitors & innovative solutions
Explore vendors showcasing the latest in medical technology and health care.
Don’t wait! Register now and follow our LinkedIn page for event updates.
 New Provider Enrollment Inquiry form (MEDCO-11)
BWC’s provider enrollment unit wants to assist you quickly! To help us standardize our intake format for your questions, we created a new form for our area, the Provider Enrollment Inquiry (PDF) (MEDCO-11).
This form highlights our three most received questions and has space for other questions you may have. Please read the directions on the form to learn how we respond.
The MEDCO-11 is available on the Forms and Publications section of our website, and you may email it once you save it to your computer. As of July 1, we are only accepting this form for all provider enrollment inquiries. Thank you for working with us.
 Help injured workers and grow your practice with HBAI services
BWC is recruiting providers to deliver Health and Behavior Assessment and Intervention (HBAI) services — an opportunity to support injured workers and boost revenue.
What are HBAI services?
HBAI addresses social and behavioral barriers that may delay recovery, such as:
- Inadequate coping skills
- Fear of movement or re-injury
- Perceptions of injustice
- Catastrophic thinking
These services focus on behavioral — not mental health — factors and may include coaching or counseling.
Who can apply?
Eligible providers include:
- Psychologists
- Licensed counselors, therapists, and social workers
- Physicians (M.D., DO), chiropractors, PAs, CNPs, CNSs
- Occupational and rehab therapists
No extra certification is required if it’s within your licensed scope of practice.
Get started
To offer HBAI services, enroll and get certified in BWC’s provider network. Visit our website’s Becoming a certified provider page.
After enrollment, notify managed care organizations (MCOs) of your availability. MCO contact info is on our MCO directory page.
Support recovery and strengthen your practice with this impactful service.
 Pharmacy outpatient medication formulary reminders
A prior authorization request (PDF) must be submitted for:
- All medications in medical-only claims beyond 60 days from the date of injury
- All medications exceeding $3,000
Pharmacy billing information
BIN: 610602, PCN: NVT, Group: OBWC, Member ID: BWC claim number
If you have pharmacy-billing questions, call our pharmacy benefits manager, Navitus, at 1-844-268-9789, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For assistance related to prior authorization, formulary, or other medication overrides, contact our dedicated BWC pharmacy contact center by email or phone.
- 1-877-543-6446 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Reminder: BWC does not handle pharmacy benefits for self-insuring employers. If you have questions related to claims with a self-insuring employer, please contact the employer, or call 1-800-644-6292 for assistance.
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