Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP)
The end of DFWP
BWC will phase out DFWP effective July 1, 2010. The new program, DFSP, will be available for employers the same day with many of the same features as DFWP. The new program will be easier to understand and implement, more actuarially sound and more effective. DFSP relies upon better integration of an employer’s drug-free efforts with its comprehensive workplace safety program. DFSP provides a long-term discount for an unlimited number of years of participation as well as in-and-out-of-the-program privileges to provide greater flexibility for employers.

Private employers will be eligible for DFSP beginning July 1, 2010, and may choose to wait to participate until the January program year. Public employers will be eligible beginning Jan. 1, 2011.

Correspondence for employers currently participating in DFWP
We'll send correspondence to employers participating in the July 1, 2009, program year to let them know when they'll receive their last DFWP discount (approximately the end of August 2010). To keep the July 1, 2009, program year discounts, employers must meet all program requirements.

Letter to current DFWP and DF-EZ participants

Making the switch to DFSP
If you are currently participating in DFWP for the July 1, 2009, program year, you only need to complete the new Application for Drug-Free Safety Program (U-140) to participate in the new program. Indicate on the application whether you want to participate at the basic or advanced level. If you do not choose to participate in DFSP, simply e-mail employer programs to let us know.

To learn more about DFSP, its benefits and how to select a program level that suits you, click on the link below.

DFSP details