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Transitional Work: Programs, Bonuses and Making Them Work for Your Business

Transitional Work: Programs, Bonuses and Making Them Work for Your Business

Posted By Brandy King
April 24, 2023 Category: Ohio Bwc, Transitional Work, MCO, Transitional Work Grant, Transitional Work Bonus, Light Duty

Transitional Work is a topic that’s often misunderstood (therefore not utilized) by Ohio employers, because there are a few different angles on it. Many don’t realize that there’s the official program through BWC, but there are also bonuses available to companies with their own Transitional Work Program (TWP). Ohio BWC’s Transitional Workplace Grant is designed to help employers (who don’t already have a similar program in place) set up the policy itself and develop detailed job descriptions. These can make it much easier for the employer to accommodate restrictions given by the provider, or a light duty offer from the employer’s TPA. The finished job descriptions will include information such as how much an employee in that role would need to push, pull or lift (including weight limits), how much of the shift is spent sitting or standing, and any other physical demands. The grant funds each employer receives will depend on the company’s size and can range from $2900 to $6300 total. So, what if you already have your own TWP in place? Great! You’re a step ahead. Regardless of how your TWP came to fruition, there’s also the possibility of benefitting from the Transitional Work Bonus. As long as your policy isn’t enrolled in Group Retro and the program is utilized on qualifying claims (and a few particulars are met), you may be able to receive as much as 10% of premiums back as part of this program. If you hav

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