Public employers: The BWC has several important reminders about payments, true-up and the Go-Green rebate:

• The first installment for policy year 2019 was due Dec. 21, 2018.
• To earn the 2-percent early payment discount, you must have your full 2019 estimated annual premium by Jan. 2, 2019.
• Payroll true-up for 2018 will run from Jan. 1 to Feb. 15, 2019. True-up includes completing your report and paying any outstanding balance. Please note, the Go Green Rebate Program requires you to true-up and pay any resulting balance in the same transaction.
• To remain eligible for the Go-Green rebate, you must have enrolled to receive electronic notifications prior to completing your 2018 payroll true-up.
• Please note that the Jan. 2 date for full payment is an extension from the Dec. 31, 2018, deadline recently communicated in the policy renewal documents we sent to you.

The Go-Green Rebate Program reduces paperwork hassles and helps the environment. Through it, you can earn a 1-percent premium rebate, up to $2,000 each policy year. If you’ve not yet done so, you can enroll in electronic notifications by signing in to your account at  bwc.ohio.gov.

Your electronic notification preference is listed on your My Policy page. You can change your preferences by clicking on the Electronic notifications link. While we encourage you to sign up for BWC updates, Go-Green requires only that you sign up for policy notices. 

In addition to receiving electronic notifications, Go-Green requires employers to complete their premium payments and payroll true-up report online. You must also be current on your policy, meeting all payment and reporting requirements. We automatically enroll you in Go-Green when you meet all these requirements. For full details, see the Go Green Rebate policy online.

If you have questions, please contact our customer service center at 1-800-644-6292. Business hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.

BWC eBriefs

Safety Update

Winter weather hazards and our new school safety grant are just a few of the topics we cover in the most recent edition of Safety Update, our monthly roundup of the latest in occupational health and safety.

School Safety and Security Grant Program

Our new School Safety and Security Grant Program helps Ohio public and private pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educational facilities ensure the safety of their staff while they’re providing instructional services to children. Employers can apply for up to $40,000 to purchase equipment that will improve the safety and security of facilities and reduce or eliminate injuries or illnesses.

Review eligibility criteria and apply on our SSSG Program webpage.

Coming soon: OSC19 registration

We’ll open registration for the 2019 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo (OSC19) in January. OSC19 will take place March 6-8, 2019, in Columbus. Look for more details in next month’s edition of BWC eNews.