OH HB516

Modifies rule-making procedures for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Industrial Commission, allowing rules to be made available electronically rather than requiring printed single publications.

Expands alternative premium plans available to employers, including safety and compliance programs for drug-free workplace, wellness, job development, and claims management initiatives.

Adds taxing district employers to a program designed to mitigate the impact of significant claims for private and state fund group-rated employers through premium discounts.

Changes requirement for state institutions of higher education to allow them to self-insure, including their hospitals, if they meet financial and administrative criteria.

Modifies appeal procedures for employer disputes regarding assessments and premium determinations by allowing appeals to the administrator or designee before court appeals.