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 bank operators first feared. A week ago, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services was reportedly planning to cut monthly assistance by an average…
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 in income for household utility costs that is used to determine eligibility. Because of last winter’s unusually warm weather, it cost less for many SNAP/Food…
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 the Ohio Legislature over the next few months. Some of the highlights include: Income tax reform: In Governor Kasich’s proposal, the administration takes the first…
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 group rating program. As the February 26th deadline for enrollment into group rating approaches, take a look at your budget for this year. Enrollment into…
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 the Ohio CAT on motor fuel “Unconstitutional” on grounds that the tax is required to build and repair streets, highways and bridges, and NOT be…
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, and television ad sales would have a 5% sales tax. Kasich wants to enlarge the state’s sales tax so he can decrease taxes on businesses…
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. 100% EM Cap Program. The 100% Experience Modifier Cap is a program offered by BWC that limits the premium increase for employers from one year…
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 of Workers’ Compensation’s group-rating program. The ruling by Common Pleas Court Judge Richard McMonagle accepted the restitution amount submitted by attorneys for a class-action lawsuit…
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 with a general revenue budget that could pass the House. Governor John Kasich presented the Legislature with a bold outline on everything from taxes, education,…
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 Inn Independence | 6001 Rockside Rd. | Independence April 22 – Cincinnati/Dayton Kings Island Resort | 5691 Kings Island Dr. |Mason April 23 – Columbus…