News & Blog

Insights from the Spooner MAI team

Ohio workers’ compensation, managed care, and BWC news to help employers, injured workers, and providers stay informed.

Return to WorkApril 24, 2023

A look at Ohio BWC’s Transitional Work Grant program and the bonuses available to companies that run their own transitional work initiatives.

Ohio BWCApril 17, 2023

How to interpret the metrics and benchmarks on the annual MCO Report Card the BWC publishes during open enrollment.

MCOApril 14, 2023

Clarifying the distinct roles and responsibilities of a Managed Care Organization (MCO) versus a Third-Party Administrator (TPA).

Return to WorkApril 11, 2023

Vocational rehabilitation services, eligibility criteria, and the return-to-work hierarchy for injured workers in Ohio.

Return to WorkApril 7, 2023

How Modified Duty Off-Site (MDOS) programs let injured workers perform duties for nonprofits while they recover.

MCOMarch 28, 2023

The key criteria employers should evaluate when selecting a Managed Care Organization for their workers’ compensation claims.

Spooner MAI NewsApril 23, 2021

A single, dedicated point of contact streamlines communication throughout the claim.

Spooner MAI NewsApril 23, 2021

An overview of the best practices Spooner MAI applies to workers’ compensation management.

Spooner MAI NewsApril 23, 2021

Web access gives employers timely, online insight into their workers’ compensation claims.

Spooner MAI NewsApril 23, 2021

Spooner MAI announces its URAC Workers’ Compensation Case Management accreditation.