Subrogation is how BWC collects medical and compensation costs paid on behalf of an injured worker. Learn more about the process.Subrogation rules are written into the statutes that govern Medicare and Medicaid. A statutory subrogee may assert its subrogation rights through correspondence with the claimant and the third party or their legal representatives. The basic idea behind subrogation is that insurers have a right to receive payment for bills that they have paid on behalf of their insureds. Subrogation in Ohio is an increasingly big problem. In this post, I'll share four tips to consider when dealing with Ohio subrogation claims. In Ohio, subrogation claims begin with a referral usually from a BWC claims service specialist. Vehicle accidents, product manufacturer negligence, and construction claims are all common forms of subrogation. In Ohio, the made whole subrogation doctrine is a principle of law that uses equitable principles to balance out the recovery in these situations.
