Public Employers are unique in that they do not file for coverage in the same manner as private employers, such as filing the U-3, Application for Ohio Workers’ Compensation Coverage. They also do not pay a premium security deposit and are not issued a certificate of premium payment. To obtain coverage a public employer must provide a Resolution or a copy of meeting minutes signed by an Appointing Authority.

Public employers pay workers compensation premiums annually. The payroll report and 45 percent of the premium is due by May 15 with the balance due by Sept. 1. Public employers can pay the entire amount in May and receive a discount. If you do not submit your payroll report and premium payments timely, your coverage will lapse, and you will be responsible for the cost of any claims that occur during the period of lapsed coverage.