NE Region OASBO/OSBA SchoolComp 2022-2023

Date: 03.01.2023

Location: Northeast Ohio Medical University, Cook Hall C | 4209 St, OH-44 | Rootstown, OH 44272

Cost: $0

Meet your 2-hour requirement for safety training, hear the latest on OASBO & OSBA’s SchoolComp program, WC and UC updates & more.

The workshop is free and open to all school districts, regardless of which Worker’s Compensation Group or Program you participate in, brought to you by the OASBO & OSBA SchoolComp program, administered by Sedgwick

*All regional seminars are in-person with the Central region being offered as a hybrid with zoom links and recording.

AGENDA

9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Rejeana Woolum-Napier, Client Services Manager, Sedgwick

9:10 a.m.
Updates on BWC Programs and BWC Safety Grants
This program will provide updates and information on BWC programs and how they could impact your policy as well as BWC Safety Grants. We will also highlight the recently approved manual classification code for clerical employees.
Rejeana Woolum-Napier, Client Services Manager, Sedgwick

10:00 a.m. 
Break

10:10 a.m.
Unemployment Cost Control during the Pandemic
Discuss the challenges of unemployment during a pandemic.  Standard claim issues turn into Covid-19 issues and excessive fraud claims filed against your colleagues.  An overview of “what to expect from the unexpected” will provide necessary information impacting the districts and information on Reasonable Assurance.
Pamela Aulby, Specialist, Hearings and Client Services, Sedgwick   

11:00 a.m.
Break   

11:10 a.m.
Steps to a successful workers’ comp program
Participants will be able to identify strategies to help build a successful workers compensation program.  We will thoroughly explain how to effectively manage return to work services by implementing these methods.  Utilization of these services in conjunction with working with your managed care organization will reduce costs. 
Dave Jacobsen, Client Service Representative, Sedgwick MCO and Keisha Martin, Client Service Representative, Sedgwick MCO  

12:00 p.m.
Questions, Adjournment