Application for Retrospective Rating
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Application for Retrospective Rating Plan
Private Employers (U-20); Public Employers (U-21)

Introduction to retrospective rating
The retrospective rating plan is an alternative rating plan that allows the employer to initially pay BWC less premium than it would without the plan.

An employer participating in the retrospective rating plan may earn a possible premium reduction by assuming a portion of the risk. The greater the portion of the risk assumed, the greater potential reduction in premiums.


Additional information

Program info
Eligibility requirements

Required information
  • Policy mumber
  • Tier type consideration
  • Claim limit
  • Maximum premium
  • Owner/Party/Officer name
  • Owner/Party/Officer title
  • Owner/Party/Officer signature
  • Payroll amount

Complete the forms
The free Adobe Reader software is required to display and print the application.

You may print a blank copy of the U-20 or U-21 to complete by hand and either mail or fax it to BWC.
Do you have all the required information at hand? If so, you are ready to begin completing the form.

I have been authorized to sign and execute this application for the retrospective rating plan on behalf of the company. I have read and understand the retrospective rating plan rules ( 4123-17-41 to 4123-54 of the Administrative Code for Public Sector Employers, or 4123-17-41 to 4123-53 of the Administrative Code for Private Sector Employers) in their entirety and agree to comply with the terms of the retrospective rating plan, including payment of the annual claims billings in accordance with the plan and the governing rules.
Begin online form now.

If you need additional assistance, please contact BWC's retrospective rating unit at (614) 466-6773 or e-mail the unit.
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