b'Group ratingJoining a group rating program is the best way for Ohio employers to significantly lower their Ohio workers compensation premiums. We offer a multi-tiered group rating program with the highest possible discounts allowed by the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC).Program overview Application deadlineGroup rating enables state-funded employers with better than average claim histories to combine claim expenses and rateEmployer Type / Policy Period Application Deadlinecalculations to take advantage of premium savings currentlyPrivate Employer: July 1 - June 30 Monday before Thanksgivingreserved for larger employers. By participating in group rating, employers enjoy a much lower premium than could be attained onPublic Employer Taxing District:Last business day of Maytheir own. Savings generally range from 20% of premium to theJanuary 1 - December 31maximum discount allowed by the BWC each year.Eligibility requirements BWC program compatibility Private, state-funded employer or public employer taxing district While participating in the group experience rating program, (self-insured and state agency public employers are not eligible) employers can participate in the following programs: Current on any and all premium payments, administrative costs,$15k Medical Onlyassessments, fines or amounts owed to the Ohio Bureau ofDrug Free Safety ProgramWorkers Compensation (BWC)Safety Council Current on all prospective billing true-up filings and paymentsTransitional Work Bonus Active coverage by the application deadline No cumulative lapses in coverage in excess of 40 days withinthe 12 months preceding the application deadline May not be a member of more than one groupIf a workers compensation claim is incurred in the green periodWhy choose Sedgwicks program(15 month period prior to the experience survey date), the employershall attend two hours of safety training or complete the BWCsSavings of more than $4 billion through Sedgwicks group online accident analysis form and online safety class rating programs for more than 60,000 Ohio employers, since the programs inceptionsedgwick.com/ohiotpa | 800.825.67552024 Sedgwick | 12-23'