The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is the exclusive state-fund provider of workers' compensation insurance in Ohio, serving over 249,000 public and private employers. Established in 1912, the BWC is one of the largest state-fund insurance systems in the United States. Its mission is to protect Ohio's workforce and employers by promoting workplace safety and providing compassionate care and financial protection to workers who are injured on the job. The agency is responsible for collecting employer premiums, managing claims, and overseeing a large investment fund to ensure the long-term payment of benefits.

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