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Severe Weather Preparation
The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness considers March 16 – March 22nd as Severe Weather Awareness Week. During this time, Governor Mike DeWine encourages Ohio Businesses to prepare themselves for spring and summer weather hazards, including thunder, lighting, tornadoes and floods. Although we are past that date, I thought I would take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of developing a severe weather preparation ...
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Managed Care and Workers' Compensation: Best Practices
Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) play an important role for both employers and their injured employees. Not only do MCOs have an oversight function in the medical treatment and return-to-work process, but they are also responsible for the initial reporting of claims to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Studies show a clear correlation between the early documentation and reporting of a workplace injury and the duration of lost-time ...
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NARI and Sedgwick Partner for Workers' Compensation
NARI of Southwest Ohio partners with Sedgwick because they help employers maximize their premium savings. Sedgwick analyzes each employer’s unique claim and premium history to find the highest level of savings in all available workers’ compensation programs. Why SedgwickPartner in controlling costsSedgwick saves employers millions of dollars each year, becoming a lasting partner and providing a comprehensive cost management ...
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Changes Made in 2024 to Ohio's Home Construction Law: Benefits and Burdens for Remodelers and Consumers
Ohio made a significant change to its law governing home construction services, introducing an amendment that impacts both contractors and homeowners. House Bill 50 (H.B. 50), signed by Governor Mike DeWine in June 2024, added several key terms to the Home Construction Service Suppliers Act (HCSSA) to expand its coverage. These changes, which became effective on September 20, 2024, both eviscerate consumers’ ability to seek treble (triple)
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Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Program
formerly Drug Free Safety Program (DFSP)The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is merging the Drug Free Safety and Substance Use Recovery programs into a new, streamlined program called Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Program (SUPR). BWC made the changes to enhance and simplify overlapping programs into one integrated, unified program. The goal is to reduce customer confusion, increase program utilization, reduce customer ...
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