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“We made the change to Benefits 1 Group because they promised us better client service, better communication and assistance with BWC discount programs. So far, they’ve exceeded expectation with their knowledgeable staff and willingness to help.”

Arlan Coy
President/Owner
Coy Brothers, Inc.

Benefits 1 Group is recognized as a leading, fast growing workers’ compensation Third Party Administration (TPA) organization serving clients in Ohio and across the United States.

A member of the AdvoCare Group of companies, Benefits 1 Group is committed to deliver smart client solutions in all aspects of Workers’ Comp, Group Health, Claims Management, Financial/Risk Management, Disability Management, Vocational Rehabilitation and Absence Management.

Upcoming Key BWC Deadlines - Wednesday, August 18, 2010

There are a number of important deadlines for Ohio employers to remember over the next several months. We've compiled the critical ones for your quick reference.

Announcing Our New Location and New Staff - Thursday, August 05, 2010

With the addition of six new staff members Benefits 1 Group has added over 154 years of experience in the workers compensation and unemployment benefits disciplines.

Ohio Drug Free Safety Program Launched - Wednesday, April 14, 2010

The Drug Free Safety program is replacing the current Drug Free Workplace program, offering discounts of 4% (basic) or 7% (advanced) and no 5 year limit on enrollment.

Prospective Ohio Workers' Compensation Drug Free Workplace Changes - Wednesday, March 10, 2010

It is very likely a new drug-free safety program will replace the existing Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation’s (BWC) program by July 1, 2010.

Ohio BWC Announces Claim Reserve Changes - Wednesday, March 03, 2010

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has announced changes in the transition rules for the MIRA II reserving system.

2010-11 Ohio Workers’ Comp Rate Changes - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

On Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors voted to reduce the maximum discount for group-rated employers to 51 percent.

BWC Launches Deductible Program - Thursday, April 30, 2009

State funded private employers have until May 31st, 2009 to sign-up for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation's (BWC) new deductible program.

Urgent Workers' Comp. Breaking News - Friday, March 27, 2009

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has moved forward in recent days with a series of rate reform actions that will render obsolete previous quotes to employers for the 2009 Group Rating Program.

Urgent Workers' Comp. Breaking News - Tuesday, January 27, 2009

In a surprising move, on January 23, 2009, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) extended the 2009-10 group rating deadline from February 28, 2009 to April 24, 2009.

Workers' Comp. in the News - Tuesday, December 16, 2008

News developments have centered primarily on coming changes to the current group rating system as a result of a recent court ruling in Cuyahoga County.