An MCO you can trust.
Ohio employers must have workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance covers medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs for workers who are injured during work. Employers pay their premiums directly to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) each rating year.
Ohio BWC also requires employers to select or be assigned one of the state-approved Managed Care Organizations (MCO) – like Occupational Health Link.
MCOs are paid by the BWC based on a contractual case rate.
Occupational Health Link is with you and your workers through the whole claims process. Navigating the workers’ compensation process can be confusing for both the employer and the worker. OHL helps you understand the process and keeps you informed every step of the way.
Injury Reporting
Clients can submit claims to Occupational Health Link via phone, fax or online. Employers should use the First Report of Injury (FROI) from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), which is available on their website at www.ohiobwc.com. When we receive a claim, we will file it with BWC. BWC will review the FROI form and all supporting medical documentation obtained by Occupational Health Link, to determine if the claim is compensable and assign allowances.
When an employer partners with us, decisions are made locally by our regionally located staff. They are assigned a dedicated medical management team with a strong focus on return to work.
Employers can be confident that OHL will provide high-quality medical management to injured workers which facilitates safe return to work.
Investigating & Documenting
Injuries
When a work-related injury occurs, the employer should conduct an investigation and thoroughly document the incident. It is important to do this as soon as individuals with knowledge of the incident can be contacted. Several factors should be considered such as ergonomics, equipment failure, weather conditions and physical capabilities.
Employer involvement is crucial for successful claims outcomes. Employers can contribute a great deal to the claims management process through communication, monitoring and participation.
Improve Claims Outcomes
Here are the steps employers can take to improve claims outcomes.
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Maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in the process.
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Establish internal reporting procedures and policies, and educate your entire staff on the importance of prompt, thorough injury reporting.
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Maintain contact with injured workers while they are off work and make sure they understand who their primary contact is at your company if they have questions about their claim.
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Establish a working relationship with medical providers in your area; they should become familiar with your operation and provide prompt, quality care.
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Offer transitional work or consider making modifications to an employee’s job duties that would allow them to return to work sooner.
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Injured Workers
As an Injured Worker weaving through the Workers’ Compensation field can be a daunting and frightening experience. We provide quality and affordable health options to return injured workers back to work, fully functional.
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About Our Company
As an MCO, we assist in providing quality medical/case management to restore workers to their pre-injury state and return them safely back to work.
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Providers
Medical providers rendering services in Ohio must be BWC-certified to participate in the Health Partnership Program (HPP). Certification is based on licensing, certification and accreditation requirements necessary to provide services.