{"id":47047,"date":"2017-08-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skolnicklaw.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/the-types-and-rates-of-workers-comp-in-ohio-part-two\/"},"modified":"2025-01-26T11:21:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T16:21:03","slug":"the-types-and-rates-of-workers-comp-in-ohio-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skolnicklaw.com\/the-types-and-rates-of-workers-comp-in-ohio-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"The types and rates of worker\u2019s comp in Ohio, part two"},"content":{"rendered":"

Worker\u2019s compensation exists to assist those workers injured on the job. At a time when those individuals are unable to assist themselves, having such payments coming in can be crucial. The last article detailed the types of worker\u2019s compensation. Some may wonder how much can an individual receive.<\/p>\n

Once an employee files a worker\u2019s compensation claim<\/a>, the determination process begins and includes a few different factors. If you or a loved one is going through the process, it is important to understand how it works.<\/p>\n

Filing<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the state of Ohio, the Bureau of Workers Compensation handles workers compensation claims throughout the entire process<\/a>. Individuals are able to access the website, create an account and file claim documents, as well as check on their claim status and payment amounts.<\/p>\n

Compensation rate<\/strong><\/p>\n

The BWC sets the annual maximum amount of compensation benefits payable. The organization uses this amount to determine how much to distribute in wages for the various claims. There are two types of formulas for the calculation of the wage rate:<\/p>\n