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…
CareWorks Consultants (CCI)—MIRA’s selected Third Party Administrator—offers a comprehensive, full-service, group retrospective rating program. Their unique approach to safety consultation and cost-control initiatives fosters an environment where program participants successfully obtain the benefits of participating in the program. Your enrollment documents show the required key components to obtaining the program goals and premium savings are:…
Knowing all of our Ohio members are anxious about the status of the reform to the CATax issue, we issue the following update. MIRA has been feverishly advocating for changes in the CATax rate and one single point of collection. Our overwhelming objectives are “fairness” and a “level playing field” for the industry. To that…
On Sunday June 30, the Governor signed HB 59, the state’s two year $62 billion budget. Included in the budget bill was language that eliminated the CAT from gasoline and diesel sold for over the road use and created a new excise “Rack Tax” effective on July 1,2014 at a rate of 0.65% on gross…
As you may recall, on May 2, Governor Kasich and BWC Administrator/CEO Buehrer announced a three-part plan designed to put money back into the pockets of hard-working Ohioans, improve worker safety, and bring up to date the Ohio BWC. BWC began printing these rebate checks this week and will continue printing and mailing the checks…
