Safety Council Meeting
November 15, 2017
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Fraud Department Overview
Phillip Brickman
Special Agent in Charge, NE Ohio
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Special Investigations Department (SID) aggressively pursues cases of claims fraud, medical provider fraud and premium fraud. As a result of their investigations, the department declares overpayments, identifies actuarial savings, disallows claims, pursues prosecutions and recovers dollars - all of which directly impact the effectiveness BWC experiences in decreasing premium costs. This presentation will cover:
- What types of investigations the BWC SID takes on
- What are the most common schemes
- What makes a quality referral for investigation
Phillip J. Brickman currently serves as Special Agent in Charge of the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Northeast Regional Investigations Unit, serving 18 counties including the Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Mansfield and Youngstown areas. Prior to being promoted to the Special Agent in Charge, Phil served as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Special Agent. Phil has advanced training in the area of covert electronics and is an adjunct instructor at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). Phil has been a part-time patrolman with a suburban Cleveland Department for 28 years. Phil is also an active member of the National Technical Investigators Association and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.