Important Dates:
* June 30, 2015 was the deadline for completion of the
- One Claim Program education requirement.
- Safety Council Program participation requirements.
- Industry Specific Safety Program loss-prevention activities.
* July 1st is the beginning of the 2015 policy year.
BWC Premium Installment Schedule: By now employers have most likely received The Notice of Estimated Premium from BWC outlining their bi-monthly premium payments for the 2015 policy year. If employers would like to change the payment plan to another option (annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthly), they can do so directly from the BWC website: www.bwc.oh.gov/employer/services.
Employers have until July 15th to make any changes.
If employers believe the premium seems either too high or too low, they can determine what payroll amount the BWC used to calculate estimated premium by clicking on "Show Detail" from the installment schedule screen. The BWC used the payroll amount reported in the 2013 policy year (7/1/2013-6/30/2014), but if employers expect their payroll to be vastly different than that amount, they should contact BWC directly to have them change the amount so they can avoid a large adjustment at the end of the policy year. The first installment is due by August 31, 2015.
Note: The payroll report for the period 1/1/15 - 6/30/15 is also due by 8/31/15, although BWC is making that premium payment for employers. If employers do not report the payroll timely, the BWC will not make that final 2014 payment.
