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.…
Workers’ Comp Must Pay $859.4 Million to Employers
Last week, a Cuyahoga County judge awarded $859.44 million in restitution to Ohio businesses that claim they were overcharged over an eight-year period because of inequities in the Ohio Bureau…
Ohio Legislative Update from Terry Fleming
The Ohio General Assembly is taking the last two weeks of March off for Easter break, but the House Finance Committee continues to meet behind closed doors to come up…
Last Chance: CCI Workers’ Comp and Safety Seminars in April
These seminars fulfill BWC’s group two-hour safety training requirements for policy year 2012 for group-rated and group retrospective Ohio employers with a claim in 2011. April 19 – Cleveland Holiday…