Busy Time of Year for BWC Policy Management | The Ohio Manufacturers' Association

This is a busy time of year for managing your Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) policy. Here’s a recap of upcoming key dates:

May 3 – May 28: MCO open enrollment.
May 15: Last day to change installment schedule for policy year 2021 (begins July 1). Contact BWC or log into your policy.
May 28: Application deadline for Drug-free Safety Program (DFSP), Industry-Specific Safety Program (ISSP), and Transitional Work Bonus Program.
May 31: Deadline for Policy Activity Rebate (PAR) program participants to complete requirements.
June 1: First invoice sent for policy year 2021.
June 21: First installment payment due for policy year 2021.
June 30: Safety-compliance deadline for employers participating in a group plan and that had a claim between July 1, 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019. Attend two hours of safety training or complete BWC’s online accident analysis form and course.
July 1: Policy year 2021 starts.

Also in June, BWC will send a reminder to true-up your payroll for the 2020 policy year. Payroll true-up starts on July 1 with a deadline of August 16. If you have questions about anything workers’ comp, contact your account manager or Brian Jackson. We’re happy to help. 5/12/2021