Get OH BWC-7578 2016

Section 125 cafeteria plan deductions must be deducted PRIOR to calculating the reportable amount. For the policy year July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023, the weekly minimum reportable wage is $543. The weekly maximum reportable wage is $1,628.

Temporary total payments after 12 weeks of missed work are paid at the average weekly wage (AWW) rate. This rate is based on your earnings for the 52 weeks prior to the date of injury. An average of these earnings is calculated, and temporary total compensation is paid at 66 2/3 percent of this average.

You can put your mind at ease—the good news is that workers' compensation is not considered taxable income by either Ohio or the IRS. You will not have to declare your benefits on your tax forms this year.

The payroll true-up report is the process that requires employers to report their actual payroll for the prior policy year and reconcile any over- or underpayments in premiums paid. Payroll true-up reporting is critical to allowing the BWC to more accurately calculate the premiums of company's year after year.

In Ohio, there are two wage loss benefits: Non-working wage loss – Offered when the employee is medically released to return to work, but cannot find employment. Working wage loss – Offered when the employee returns to work, but earns less pay because of his medical restrictions.

Ohio employers with one or more employees must have workers' compensation coverage. In Ohio, all employers with one or more employees must, by law, have workers' compensation coverage.

U-3E - Application for Exemption from Ohio Workers' Coverage and Waiver of Benefits Employers use this form to apply for religious exemption from paying BWC premiums or assessments, or for self-insuring employers paying compensation and benefits directly to their employees who completed the form.

The exact amount will be based on your wages at the time of your injury. For the first 12 weeks, you will receive 72% of your full weekly wage. After that, you will be paid 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage. Benefits will continue until you may return to your former position of employment.