News Release: 9/15/2025
Bureau of Workers Compensation – Safety Intervention Grant The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) reopened the Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) on July 1, 2025 and is accepting new applications. This is great news for employers seeking funding to purchase equipment that helps reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses. All applicants must submit a new application, as previous ones will not carry over. Additionally, applicants are required to obtain three vendor quotes or one quote with a
News Release: 8/22/2025
NEWS RELEASE Aug. 22, 2025 Rate cut saves public employers nearly $2 million COLUMBUS— Ohio’s public employers will pay nearly $2 million less in premiums next year due to a 1% rate reduction approved by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors today. This reduction will become effective Jan. 1, 2026, and has a projected annual premium decrease of approximately $1.8 million. This follows a 6% rate cut for private employers that took effect on July 1, 2025, saving employers
