BWC sets low, stable rates for specialty funds

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation today approved rates for several funds that support Ohioans whose workplace injuries caused permanent disability, and those working in the marine and coal industries.

The BWC Board of Directors approved a 20-percent rate decrease for employers insured through the Marine Industry Fund and no change in rates for employers with coverage through the Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis Fund.

Employers' contributions rates to the Disabled Workers’ Relief Funds will also remain unchanged.

The rates will be effective July 1.