CLEVELAND -- The Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) today announced the exclusive endorsement of University CompCare as its preferred provider of workers’ compensation managed care services.
University CompCare, an affiliate of Cleveland-based University Hospitals Health System, is the only managed care organization (MCO) ever endorsed by NOACC since the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) instituted its managed care program in 1997. NOACC, a regional partnership consisting of more than 120 community-based chambers of commerce in Northern Ohio, exists to help local chambers of commerce deliver competitive and cost-saving benefits and services for their member businesses.
"We strongly encourage our chambers’ members to take advantage of the opportunity to work with University CompCare," said Vicky Hawke, NOACC executive director. "As a UHHS affiliate, University CompCare has a rich history of exceeding state benchmarks governing the medical management of workers’ compensation claims and helping employers expedite the return to work process for injured workers. We are also pleased to endorse a locally based organization that shares our commitment to the region and its economic growth."
Employers who choose University CompCare as their MCO benefit from:
Discounts on treatment by UHHS’ Corporate Health provider network
Nationally accredited workers’ compensation case management
Aggressive return-to-work program
Hassle-free cost containment service
Customized reporting, plus Web access to claims and case information
Every Ohio workers’ compensation state-fund employer is required to have an MCO to manage the treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-work of injured workers. Employers may change their MCO only during the open enrollment period held once every two years. The 2006 open enrollment period will be held May 1 to May 26, 2006.
"University CompCare’s longstanding relationship with NOACC reflects both organizations’ commitment to provide Northern Ohio businesses with services and programs that make them more efficient and cost-effective," said Clairmonte Cappelle, vice president of University CompCare. "Having NOACC’s seal of approval for our customer service, case management, injury treatment and return-to-work programs is very important to us. It sends a strong signal to local businesses that they can count us to take care of their injured workers."
NOACC’s member chambers have a menu of benefits to offer the businesses they serve in their local communities. In addition to the University CompCare services, NOACC programs include discounts and special rates on group health plans, insurance programs, marketing assistance and business support services. NOACC’s member chambers represent almost 35,000 member businesses combined in Northern Ohio.