Columbus, OH — The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has launched a program that offers incentives and financial assistance to help employers support workers who are recovering from a substance use disorder.
The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Program, formerly known as the Drug-Free Safety Program, is intended to help Ohio employers more effectively prevent on-the-job injuries and illnesses by integrating drug-free efforts into their overall workplace safety program. The goal: to train, retain and better manage employees in recovery.
Eligible employers can receive benefits such as:
- Reimbursement for drug-free workplace policy development, training, drug and alcohol assessments, and drug testing.
- Premium rebates for successfully completing program requirements.
- Free access to BWC’s Better You, Better Ohio! workplace wellness program.
The SUPR Program combines parts of WBC’s previous substance misuse-related grants and programs to “make it easier” for employers to enroll and receive reimbursements.
“Combining the key pieces of our previous programs into one creates a better and more efficient experience for our customers,” BWC CEO/Administrator Stephanie McCloud said in a press release.
Employers can learn about the eligibility requirements and complete an online application for the program on WBC’s website.
