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BWC Awards Two Loraine County Businesses for Safety Achievements
COLUMBUS – Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) recognized two small businesses by presenting them
with the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) safety award
BWC Board of Directors Tackles Busy Agenda
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors today streamlined rules related to
medical coverage, hired an investment manager and reduced the credibility table which is used to determine the
maximum discount for group-rated employers.
IG Report Validates BWC’s Improvements to Pharmacy Program
COLUMBUS - Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Administrator Marsha Ryan offered the following
statement regarding today’s report by the Ohio Inspector General on past practices related to BWC’s
Pharmacy Program.
Drug-Free Work Week Starts
Today; Intended to Bring Focus on Workplace Safety
COLUMBUS – A cornerstone of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s (BWC)
mission is to ensure the safety of Ohio’s workforce. This commitment includes
efforts toward helping employers establish and maintain workplaces free of drug
and alcohol abuse. To bring greater focus to these daily efforts, we are recognizing
Drug-Free Work Week from Oct. 19-25.
Tips from Ohio BWC to Keep You Safe and Comfortable at Work
COLUMBUS - More and more people in today’s workforce spend the majority of their working hours sitting
at a desk and using a computer. However, most of us never consider the proper way to work at the computer,
making sure our bodies are not fatigued or strained.
BWC Board of Directors Lowers Premiums for Public Employers
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors today lowered workers’
compensation premiums for Ohio’s Public Employer Taxing Districts (PECs) by an average of 17 percent
beginning January 1, 2010. PECs represent approximately 3,800 Ohio cities, counties, townships, villages,
schools and special taxing districts.
BWC Board of Directors Reflect on Significant Progress of First Two Years
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors met today, marking the two-year
anniversary of its first meeting, and detailing significant progress made in the past 24 months.
BWC Board of Directors Votes to Strengthen Group Marketing Oversight
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors continues to enhance
the agency’s rate reform efforts.
BWC Selects Firm to Manage Pharmacy Benefits for Injured
Workers
COLUMBUS - Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Administrator Marsha Ryan announced the agency has
selected a new pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) to fulfill the medication needs of Ohio’s injured
workers.
Governor’s Statement on Legislative Passage of
Bipartisan State Budget Bill
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement regarding House and Senate
passage of the state operating budget for fiscal years 2010-2011.
Governor’s Statement on Balanced Budget Agreement
Columbus, OH -- Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Senate President Bill Harris and House Speaker Armond Budish agreed to a bipartisan balanced budget framework today.
BWC Board of Directors Gives Administrator Excellent/Plus Performance Evaluation
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors met today and presented
its’ annual evaluation of Administrator Marsha Ryan’s performance.
BWC Investigation of Cincinnati Physician Leads to Conviction
CINCINNATI – A Cincinnati physician has been sentenced following a guilty plea related to overbilling
the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) for evaluation and management services.
BWC Board of Directors Approves Strategy for Diversifying Investments in State Insurance Fund
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors today
unanimously approved an implementation strategy for diversifying both fixed and equity
investments within the State Insurance Fund.
Richland County Man Sentenced For Workers’ Compensation Fraud
COLUMBUS – A Mansfield man was sentenced yesterday in the Richland County Common Pleas Court after
pleading guilty to fraud following an investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
(BWC) Special Investigations Department (SID).
BWC Joins Families to Honor Workers Who Lost their Lives on the Job
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) joined central Ohio’s labor
community, and friends and family Saturday to honor workers who lost their lives on the
Job in 2008
BWC Board of Directors
vote to update State-Fund Investment Policy Statement
COLUMBUS – The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors today
approved a comprehensive update to the State Insurance Fund’s investment policy
statement (IPS).
Conference Offers Small Business Owners Resources for Growth, Increased Competitiveness
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) and the Ohio Department of Development
ODOD) are co-sponsoring "It's All About Business: Facing the Economic Challenges of Small
Business."
BWC Now Accepting Applications for New Deductible Program
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s private employers have until May 31 to sign-up for the Ohio Bureau of
Workers’ Compensation’s (BWC) new deductible program.
Cleveland Chiropractor Sentenced Following BWC Fraud Investigation
COLUMBUS – A Cleveland chiropractor who has been under investigation by the Ohio Bureau
of Workers’ Compensation’s (BWC) special investigations department (SID) was sentenced
today after pleading guilty to workers’ compensation fraud and intimidation.
Blair Indicted Following Workers’ Comp Fraud Investigation
COLUMBUS – A former employee of a managed care organization under investigation by Attorney General
Richard Cordray and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s (BWC) special investigations
department (SID) has been indicted...
Comprehensive Study of Workers’ Comp System to Guide BWC
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) today unveiled details of the
year-long comprehensive study of Ohio’s workers’ compensation system
BWC Kicks Off Safety Congress & Expo; 5,000 Attendees Expected Over Three Days
COLUMBUS – Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Administrator Marsha Ryan today kicked
off the 79th Annual Ohio Safety Congress & Expo.
BWC Board of Directors to Hold Public Forum on Claims Issues
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors
today approved a plan that provides a solution to the long-term challenge of ensuring
premium equity for all state-fund employers.
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