General Info

Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The bureau specializes in providing income benefits to employees who get injured at the workplace. It offers medical insurance programs and compensation benefits. It manages medical claims, initiates coverage and determines premium rates and manual classifications. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation collects premiums from employers and manages state insurance funds. The bureau also offers safety intervention grant and drug-free workplace programs. It has a safety and hygiene division that specializes in consultation services. In addition, it operates a training center that offers safety-related programs to employers and employees. The bureau organizes various types of events, including seminars and conferences. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation has provided workers compensation to more than 288,000 employers and has processed over 188,000 new claims. The bureau maintains a location in Youngstown, Ohio.