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Transitional WorkGRANT$ -- a guaranteed return Let BWC pay you to keep your injured workers on the job and your workers' compensation costs low. Sound too good to be true? Consider a transitional work program. What is a transitional work program? What is Transitional WorkGRANT$? Returning an injured worker to the job as soon as safely possible before the worker is 100 percent recovered, lowers your workers' compensation costs and improves your bottom line. It's a guaranteed return on your human resources investment and your most valuable asset -- your employees. Who is eligible for Transitional WorkGRANT$? What are the benefits of Transitional WorkGRANT$? Fact: National statistics show indirect costs for a workplace injury that becomes a lost-time claim are four times greater than any direct claim expense. These costs include decreased productivity, hiring and training replacement expenses, overtime for loss of work, legal bills, loss of morale, business and customer goodwill. The costs to your injured workers are even greater. What are the benefits of Transitional WorkGRANT$ for injured workers? For more information, contact your local employer services specialist or send an e-mail to RTWservices@ohiobwc.com. |