ohio farm bureau federation

BENEFITS

Over the past 18 years, Farm Bureau members have saved more than $500 million in workers’ compensation premiums.  Through our partnership with CompManagement, members have an opportunity to participate in a variety of programs to assist in lowering workers’ compensation premiums.  CompMananagement was founded in Ohio in 1984 and serves and operates in the Ohio community on a statewide basis with corporate headquarters in Dublin and additional offices in Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Hilliard, and Toledo.  Farm Bureau members may participate in any of the services offered below. 

 Click here for Ohio State Fund Workers Compensation Guide - CompManagement, Inc.

*Group Rating Program (link to http://www.compmgt.com/grouprating.aspx)

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.  Savings generally range from 25 to the maximum discount allowed by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation each year.  Whether a small, entrepreneurial business or an international company, the Farm Bureau’s program is inclusive of not only the agricultural industry, but manufacturing, construction, transportation, service, and general office.  So whether you are the pizza shop on the corner or a Fortune 500 company, we have a program for everyone. 

As a member, you owe it to your organization to explore all of the savings options available to you.  Exploring your options is simple.  For a free, no-obligation analysis, call CompManagement at (800) 825-6755, option 3 or click here to complete online.

BWC has approved some changes that impact employers participating in a group rating program. Click to Review the Group Rating Safety Requirement Update.

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Farm Bureau Group Rating Program members can receive a 10 percent discount through Grainger- Receive a 10 percent discount on all Grainger catalog items. To get these savings you will need to have the Ohio Farm Bureau account number: 855922142. You will also need to have your OFBF ID number handy, which is listed on the front of your membership card. Visit grainger.com

*Group Retrospective Rating Program (link to http://www.compmgt.com/groupretrospectiverating/)

 Employers who do not qualify for group rating, may 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.  Employers committed to improving workplace safety and accident prevention in order to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents involving their employees, should investigate this program further as an additional savings tool.

 *Deductible Program (link to http://www.compmgt.com/deductibleprgrm.aspx)

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 twenty-five percent of their premium in a policy year.

 *State Fund Worker's Compensation Management Services  (link to http://www.compmgt.com/workerscomp.aspx)

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 (link to http://www.compmgt.com/unemploymentcomp.aspx)

 Farm Bureau Group Rating Program members have access to telephonic consultation with a member of CompManagement’s Unemployment Compensation team of professionals.  Additional services may also be retained from CompManagement for 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 (link to http://www.compmgt.com/riskservices/)

Farm Bureau Group Rating Program members have access to telephonic 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.

 *Telephone Information and Consulting

Contact CompManagement’s Customer Support Unit at 800-825-6755, option 3 with general workers' compensation questions.

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Click here for a CompManagement, Inc AC-3 form

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo

 Ohio employers are encouraged to register for the upcoming Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). Safety Congress is the largest occupational safety and health event in the Midwest. Safety Congress features diverse programming on the latest advances in occupational safety and health to prevent occupational accidents and injuries and reduce workers’ compensation costs. This free, three-day event will be held March 30 through April 1 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

 “The key to saving money on workers’ compensation insurance premiums is investing in the safety of our workforces, said BWC Administrator Marsha Ryan. BWC recognizes that employers are busy serving the needs of their customers. Safety Congress is designed to give them a one-stop opportunity to gain knowledge about the latest safety advances, techniques and products to help prevent workplace illnesses and injuries.

Safety Congress offers informative general sessions featuring nationally-recognized experts, safety demonstrations and roundtable discussions designed to give employers a chance to problem solve with their peers. This year, BWC has expanded the educational component of Safety Congress by offering more than 150 courses that cover many areas related to workplace safety and workers’ compensation claims management. For the first time, many of these courses will fulfill BWC safety program requirements and allow participants to earn free continuing education credits (CEU).

 The Expo Marketplace will be held on March 31 and April 1 and features more than 200 vendors of safety products, tools, personal protective equipment and services. The Expo allows Ohio businesses to have first-hand information about the most current safety products and equipment, view demonstrations, and build lasting beneficial relationships with the manufacturers and distributors of these products.

 While the event is free, employers are encouraged to pre-register online at ohiobwc.com.  Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click here to view the 2010 Ohio Safety Congress and Expo event brochure.