OhioBWC - Basics: Rules under review

OhioBWC - Basics: Rules under review

OAC Rules Under Review

On this page, you can access proposed Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule changes relating to workers’ compensation.

You can view and print proposed OAC rules by clicking on the View/print icons listed below. Interested parties may submit public comments on proposed rules to Aniko Nagy in BWC’s Legal Division. We have also included a section on rules recently approved by the BWC Board of Directors.

Additional resources

The Register of Ohio's website includes links to public hearing notices concerning changes to BWC rules.

The Ohio Business Gateway’s Regulatory Reform page allows visitors to register to receive e-mail alerts when agency rules are open for review.

BWC’s rules and statutes page lists current OAC rules relating to Ohio’s workers’ compensation system.



Stakeholders review

Rule number and title	Review period	View/print
4123-6-21.3 - Outpatient Medication Formulary	Open
4123-6-21.3 Appendix A - BWC Outpatient Medication Formulary	Open
4123-6-21 - Payment for Outpatient Medication	Open
4123-6-21.1 - Payment for Outpatient Medication by Self-insuring Employer	Open



Rules proposed to BWC Board of Directors

Rule number and title	Public comment deadline	View/print
4123-17-01 - Annual Rate Revision, Method of Adoption, Effective Date, Publication	5/28/13
4123-17-03 - Employer's Classification Rates	5/28/13
4123-17-03.1 - Experience Modification for Out of State Employer	5/28/13
4123-17-03.2 - Experience Modification Cap	5/28/13
4123-17-07 - Officers of Corporations, Elective Coverage Entities, and Ministers	5/28/13
4123-17-10 - Excess Premiums	5/28/13
4123-17-14 - Rule Controlling the Completing of Payroll Reports	5/28/13
4123-17-14.1 - Misrepresentation of Payroll	5/28/13
4123-17-16 - Premium Security Deposit	5/28/13
4123-17-27 - Protest of an Employer's Experience	5/28/13
4123-17-28 - Correction of Inaccuracies Affecting Employer's Premium Rates	5/28/13
Chapter 17 Rules Business Impact Analysis - BWC’s Coverage; Ratemaking; and Rating and Discount Programs	5/28/13



Rules approved by BWC Board of Directors

Rule number and title	Public hearing date	View/print
4123-19-03 - Where an Employer Desires to Secure the Privilege to Pay Compensation, Etc., Directly	6/3/13
4123-19-15 - Assessment for Self-Insuring Employers' Guaranty Fund	6/3/13
4123-3-15 - Claim Procedures Subsequent to Allowance	6/3/13
4123-3-37 - Lump Sum Advancements	6/3/13
4123-6-02.51 - Provider Access to the HPP -- Denial of Provider, Entity or MCO Certification Based on Criminal Conviction or Civil Action	6/17/13
4123-6-14.1 - Records to Be Retained by MCO	6/17/13


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