Ohio BWC News

Ohio Supreme Court Subrogation Case Should Give Insurers Pause on Work-Related Injury Claims

Last week, in Bur. of Workers’ Comp. v. Verlinger, the Ohio Supreme Court held two insurers jointly and severally liable to the Ohio BWC for all past, present and estimated future payments the BWC made under a workers’ compensation claim. …

Morrison Will Head Ohio’s Workers Compensation Fund

Governor John R. Kasich named Sarah Morrison as administrator and CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, tapping her to lead an agency with more than 1,800 employees and serving more than 250,000 Ohio employers. She has served in …

Benefits of Surveillance, Social Media in Workers’ Comp Claims Investigations

As workers’ compensation fraud costs top out at an estimated $7.2 billion a year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, insurers are looking at ways to combat the crime. There are several warning signs that a workers’ compensation claim …

Additional $1B Rebate to Employers Approved by Ohio BWC Board Approves

Ohio employers will receive another $1 billion rebate and workers will benefit from a major new investment in worker safety research and training, according to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). The BWC’s board has approved “Another Billion Back,” …