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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. |