Workers' Compensation
*Please note the Chamber has a new third party administrator (CompManagement as of 9/28/2009)
Members in all industries have an opportunity to participate in multiple programs to reduce workers’ compensation premiums through our partnership with CompManagement, Inc., a seasoned veteran in the Ohio workers’ compensation industry serving and operating in the Ohio community on a statewide basis since 1984.
More Information on CompManagement
Phone: (800) 825-6755, option 3 (Customer Support Unit)
P.O. Box 884
Dublin, OH 43017
Chamber members may participate in any of the services offered below.
Group Rating Program
This program enables small employers with better than average claim histories to combine claim expenses and rate calculations to take advantage of premium savings currently reserved for large employers. By participating in group rating, employers enjoy a much lower premium than could be attained on their own. Historically, groups administered by CompManagement have realized savings between 25 percent and the maximum discount allowed by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
As a Columbus Chamber member, you owe it to your organization to explore all of the savings options available to you. For a free, no-obligation analysis, call CompManagement at (800) 825-6755, option 3, download the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Temporary Authorization to Review Information form, fax toll-free to (866) 567-9380, or request the temporary autorization form information here.
Group Retrospective Rating Program
Employers who do not qualify for group rating might want to explore this alternative rating program. The program is designed to reward participants that are able to keep their claim costs below a predetermined amount. Employers continue to pay their individual premium; however, they have the opportunity to receive retrospective premium adjustments. This program can be an additional savings tool for employers committed to improving workplace safety and accident prevention in order to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents involving their employees.
Deductible Program
The Deductible program is an alternative rating program that allows employers to lower their premium expense by offering an upfront premium discount in exchange for the employer assuming a per claim deductible. Employers select a deductible level that is appropriate to their business, but it may not exceed 25 percent of their premium in a policy year.
State Fund Workers' Compensation Management Services
Employers not participating in the Alternative Rating Programs listed above may also obtain CompManagement’s services to assist them with their Ohio Workers' Compensation program. Services include claims management, client education, coordination of ancillary services, customized reporting, industrial commission hearing representation and manual classification review and savings opportunities.
Unemployment Consultation
CompManagement provides services in the areas of account management, program administration, claims administration, development of client personnel procedures as related to unemployment compensation, training and education, benefit charge audits, tax rate calculations including common rate programs, voluntary payments, corporate changes as they affect tax exposure, and hearing representation before the Appeals Sections of each state agency where allowed.
Safety and Loss Control Consultation
Chamber Group Rating Program members have access to telephone consultation with a member of the CompManagement Risk Services team at no additional charge to assist them with a variety of risk, health, and safety issues. Risk Services provides risk, health, and safety management support services to help maintain regulatory self-compliance, improve workplace safety and enhance injury prevention. CompManagement’s professional experts may also be retained to develop an organizational-specific safety program that is easily administered, as well as highly effective. Assistance is available in identifying areas of opportunity within loss control, safety management/accountability, risk management, regulatory self-compliance, human resources, ergonomics, behavior modification, and drug-free workplace program development. The Bureau of Workers' Compensation is always working to help you keep your company safe by offering a variety of educational opportunities.
