OML made the choice to change the group TPA to CareWorksComp based on feedback from its members. This was a member-driven decision to improve the services we receive from our service provider. CareWorksComp is proven to be a leader in this industry, far and above any other TPA we considered. If you believe your services have been good in the past, we encourage you to participate in our 2019 group administered by CareWorksComp to experience outstanding service that delivers what you need to solve your workers’ compensation problems. You will be amazed at the difference!
Does CareWorksComp have experience with public entities?
Yes. CareWorksComp has represented 1,150 townships and libraries for 26 years. These group programs deliver discounts on average of a 35% to 59% range. In addition, CareWorksComp has, and continues to represent many large Ohio cities.
Why did CareWorksComp commit to no fees for the 2019 plan year?
CareWorksComp understands that CompManagement billed OML members almost one year in advance of providing services. CareWorksComp and OML did not want to put members in a position to fight for their money back from CompManagement. So, we decided the best approach would be to let CMI keep the payment, if they so choose.
Why should I accept this change in TPAs?
OML reviewed the service offerings of CompManagement and CareWorksComp and we tried to renegotiate our contract with CMI with improved service standards, to no avail. CMI is trying to form a competing group, using the Ohio Association of Public Treasurer’s (OAPT). OAPT does
NOT have a group rating program for cities and villages today. Therefore, CMI has to start this group from scratch, which can be problematic when it comes to the final discounts offered.
OML is able to renew all qualified 2018 participants for the 2019 plan year. This means that the group rating discounts you received in 2018 remain intact for 2019, unless of course something in your risk profile has changed. However, if you sign away your right to participate in OML for 2019, you are at risk of receiving a lower, or even no discount, depending on OAPT’s final submission. Once submission of the group occurs on May 31, it’s too late.
OML highly encourages you to continue your participation and support of our group rating program. It is a solid, well-performing plan that you can count on.
And, participation in 2019 is at no additional cost to you.
If you have any questions or want more information a representative of CareWorksComp can assist, please contact
Paul Feck, Manager of Client Services: 614-526-7138
(office)/614-906-0535 (cell) or
CareWorksComp Customer Service: 614-764-7600
. If you have direct questions about any BWC claims hearings that contact number is:
614-526-7211.
