Complete Your WIC UPC Database Survey
All WIC vendors are asked to complete a UPC Database survey by October 19 to indicate your plan to incorporate the UPC database. The Ohio WIC program is in the…
Group Retrospective Rating Programs May Refund $48 Million
Premium refunds of $48,000,000 are projected for employer participants in CareWorks Consultants’ workers’ compensation Group Retrospective Rating programs, representing an average of $28,000 per employer. This outstanding performance has spurred…
Stage II Vapor Recovery Update
UPDATE: As previously reported MIRA opposed the initial Ohio EPA plan to exempt ground-up, new-to-industry locations from the requirement to install Stage II because we feel current operators should also…
Food Stamp Cutbacks
Some Ohio families will see their monthly food stamp amount cut $25 on average come January 1, but the reduction won’t be as a severe as state officials and food…
Ohio SNAP Recipients Receiving Reduced Benefits in 2013
Effective January 1, 2013, Ohio SNAP/Food Stamp recipients began receiving $10 to $20 less per month in benefit amounts, based on a change in the Standard Utility Allowance, a deduction…
Governor Kasich Unveils New Budget
Last week, Governor John Kasich introduced the details for his biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2014-2015. In it, there are many proposals that are expected to create spirited debate within…
CCI Paperwork Due Now
In this difficult economy, don’t throw away an opportunity to save your company money. CareWorks Consultants (CCI) consistently offers industry-leading premium savings and competitive marketplace fees through MIRA’s workers’ compensation…
CAT Update
The Ohio Supreme Court provided a ray of sunshine as we began 2013. In a stunning decision, long supported by the MIRA, the Ohio Supreme Court issued an opinion finding…
Several States Consider Ad Tax
The governors of Minnesota and Ohio are floating the idea of taxing advertisements to bring in needed cash, Advertising Age reports. Under Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s budget, billboard, print, radio,…
CCI Select Destination: Excellence Programs Deadlines Approaching
Deadlines are approaching for Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) programs that are available to Ohio members through CareWorks Consultants (CCI), MIRA’s Third Party Administrator for Ohio workers’ compensation benefits.…