Dublin Chamber of Commerce members who are current Sedgwick clients have until Nov. 18 to submit enrollment materials for a group workers’ compensation program that could lower their premiums.
The Chamber announced the enrollment deadlines in a Nov. 2 press release. Sedgwick, the firm that administers the program, is offering members a free, no-obligation savings analysis. The deadline for prospective clients is Nov. 6.
Here is how the program works. Eligible public and private employers with favorable claims histories join a pool of similar employers. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) then uses the group's combined claims record to calculate a rate, which can lower individual premiums. Employers keep their standard BWC coverage throughout.
Key dates ahead
Current Sedgwick clients face a firm enrollment deadline of Nov. 18. After that date, Sedgwick will automatically enroll clients who participated in prior years.
The BWC filing deadline for private employers is Nov. 23, tied to a policy year beginning July 1, 2027. Public employer taxing districts have until May 28, 2027, for a policy year starting Jan. 1, 2028.
Eligibility
The Chamber's announcement lists several BWC requirements employers must meet. They need to be current on all BWC payments and any payment plan. Their coverage cannot have lapsed for more than 40 total days in the past 12 months. They must have reported actual payroll for the prior policy year and paid any remaining premium. And they can belong to only one group experience rating program at a time.
Zachary Sharrock, the Chamber's Sedgwick program manager, handles eligibility questions, savings estimates and enrollment at 614-547-4728 or [email protected].
The next deadline for current clients is Nov. 18.
