The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is now offering grants to Ohio employers under its new Transitional Work Program. This program is designed to fund employers’ efforts to accommodate employees who suffered a workplace injury as those employees transition back into their work. The Bureau believes this program will reduce the length of workers’ compensation claims and thus save employers money while also ensuring the safety of employees.

To be eligible for a Transitional Work Grant, an employer must have been in existence for at least two years, have at least 11 employees, and have at least one lost-time claim. The following employer types are not eligible for a Transitional Work Grant: employers with elective coverage; employers that have previously received a Transitional Work Grant; and self-insuring employers and state agencies.

Once the Bureau approves an employer’s grant application, it will give the employer the opportunity to hire one of several accredited work developers who design transitional work programs that meet both the needs of the employer and the employee.

To file an application for a Transitional Work Grant or to contact the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for more information about the grants, visit: http://www.ohiobwc.com/employer/forms/TransitionalWork/grant/default.aspx