On January 28, the CEO and administrator of the Ohio Workers Compensation Commission, Stephanie McCloud, submitted a proposal reducing employer premiums for Workers Compensation insurance by an aggregate $132 million for Fiscal Year 2021. The Commission Board of Directors will decide upon the rate reduction proposal at its February 28 meeting. The 13% rate reduction stems from the agency’s experience over the past twelve months and, if approved, would be the third consecutive rate cut for private Ohio employers and the 11^th in the last 13 years! In addition to wage and health care claims, premiums also support the Safety & Hygiene Division which through its training and consultation services has helped improve workplace safety. Employer participation in the division has increased 70% over the past decade while annual claims have fallen 19% during the same timeframe.