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Still Using NOVAtime?
If your company is using NOVAtime in conjunction with your payroll software for Time Tracking, it’s time to find a new solution. We’re not telling you this just because we have something better (we do, of course) – we’re telling you because it’s going to be outmoded soon. NOVAtime has been owned by Ascentis since 2018, and that parent company was purchased by another software company called UKG in March 2022. NOVAtime will officially be discontinued on January 1, 2023.
SuretyHR may have the answer your organization is looking for. We have a time tracking solution that integrates seamlessly with PrismHR, Foundation (a popular construction management software), and plenty of other platforms. We use it internally, for our payroll- only clients, and our self-insured PEO clients (if you’re unsure what a self-insured PEO is, click here). There are tremendous advantages to partnering with a PEO, but the biggest roadblock tends to be the migration to a new payroll or time-keeping system. Businesses that have moved from one large payroll software to another don’t always have a seamless experience, and it has colored their thoughts on making a similar change in the future. SuretyHR clients that have migrated from many of the larger software providers have been more than happy not only with the transition process (thanks to our dedicated staff), but also with our capabilities and customer service.
If you’d like to learn more about our software and administrative service offerings, contact Brian Davis at 440-429-5260 x107.
2025 MCO Open Enrollment is Approaching!
Posted By Brandy King
April 23, 2025
Category: Mco, Ohio Bwc, Mco Open Enrollment, Managed Care Organization, 2025 Open Enrollment
MCO Open Enrollment will take place Monday, April 28 Friday, May 23, 2025. The opportunity for employers to choose their managed care organization (MCO) for Ohio Workers’ Comp comes only every two years, so employers will not have the opportunity again until 2027. Don’t miss out if you want to make a change! We know May is “busy season” for several industries with the weather warming up, but if you’re anything less than pleased with your MCO – it’s worth making time to take a few meetings and consider your options. With all of the mergers and acquisitions in the Ohio MCO marketplace over the last several years, there are now only nine companies to choose from. Since MCOs aren’t paid directly by employers, there are often low expectations set because no “value” is assigned. It’s true that MCOs are paid by Ohio BWC, but they are paid with a portion of employer premium dollars. Mismanaged claims can also cost you in the long run when those costs enter the experience and impact your premiums. If you want to stay with your current MCO, there is nothing you need to do. We suggest being very cautious of what you sign or agree to during this time period, as some sales tactics can be misleading. You can view BWC’s 2025 MCO Report Card here, and learn more about how to interpret the results
Important BWC Dates to Remember
Posted By Brandy King
February 19, 2025
Category: Ohio Bwc, Ohio Safety Congress, Self Insured Assessment, Dfsp, Drug Free Safety Program, Cirp, Claim Impact Reduction, One Claim Program
Employers participating in Ohio BWC’s Drug-Free Safety Program (Basic or Advanced) or a Comparable Program will need to submit their required reports by March 31. The report and instructions for Basic and Advanced participants can be found online here, and the report and instructions for Comparable-Level participants can be found online here. Your report also serves as an application for the next program year. If you have additional questions or concerns about this reporting, or need a resource for training, please reach out to your Client Services Manager at Spooner Inc., or email clientservices@spoonerinc.net. If your policy is enrolled in the Claim Impact Reduction Program (CIRP, formerly known as the One Claim Program), you will need to complete the required training by March 31. A representative from your company must attend a half day class or three hour online class offered by BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene. This PDF has additional details about CIRP that first-year participants may find helpful. For self-insured employers, annual self-insured assessments are due February 28th. Ohio Safety Congress registration recently opened as well. This three day educational event is free to attend for employers with an active Ohio BWC policy. The Expo Marketplace will be open Wednesday and Thursday, and we encourage you to come visit us in booth 129! You can register for Ohio Safety Congress
2025 Group Retro Deadline Approaching
Posted By Brandy King
January 15, 2025
Category: General
The clock is ticking on Group Retro enrollment for the 2025 Ohio BWC policy year! The deadline for Group Retro paperwork is January 27, 2025. If you're a Spooner client enrolling in Retro, you should have already received your program renewal from us. If you haven’t, please reach out to your client services manager. If your BWC policy was disqualified for savings programs for 2025 or you don’t have the flexibility of waiting to see savings, we’d also encourage you to explore SuretyHR, our self-insured PEO (professional employer organization). SuretyHR is an alternative to being insured by Ohio BWC for workers’ compensation. By creating a co-employment relationship with other employers, we’re able to place them in our own self-insured workers’ compensation plan. PEO clients also have the added benefit of SuretyHR’s team assisting with safety, HR, FMLA and unemployment claims administration, and quite a bit more. You can request a savings analysis from SuretyHR
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