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Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation

Workers' Compensation Mission Statement

Hamilton County advocates an interactive partnership to promote a curative process focused on realistic recuperation leading to successful return to work.

History

Both employers and employees were dissatisfied with the tort system that existed in the early part of the 1900's. Out of their desire to compromise came a solution, the workers' compensation system.

At Present Day

Today, employers design and administer their programs according to Ohio Revised Code, with assistance provided by Third Party Administrators.

The State of Ohio's workers' compensation system governs public employers through,

• the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, which is the administrative and insurance arm of the system,
• the Industrial Commission of Ohio which is the claims adjudicative arm, and
• the Public Employers Risk Reduction Program that mandates annual recording and reporting of incidents as defined by OSHA.

The Department of Administrative Services, Risk Management Division, is responsible for proper administration of the Hamilton County Workers’ Compensation Program.  Department Heads are responsible for ensuring the proper reporting of any incident occurring in their departments consistent with the BOCC policy and related standard operating procedure (SOP).

The County Personnel Department, in cooperation with the Department of Administrative Services, Risk Management Division, shall establish, maintain and communicate standard operating procedures (SOPs) for effectively administering a policy in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in cooperation with affected departments and agencies.

If you have any questions, please contact Debby Beck at debby.beck@hamilton-co.org