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title: What Employers Need to Know About the 2025 Ohio BWC True-Up and New Updates
description: Stay informed on the 2025 Ohio BWC True-Up deadline, premium rate reduction, and new SUPR Program updates impacting employers.
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# [What Employers Need to Know About the 2025 Ohio BWC True-Up and New Updates](https://blog.ahola.com/what-employers-need-to-know-about-the-2025-ohio-bwc-true-up-and-new-updates)

 Written by [Ahola Corporation](https://blog.ahola.com/author/ahola-corporation) | Aug 15, 2025 4:22:46 PM

At Ahola, we know how important it is for Ohio employers to stay current on Workers’ Compensation requirements. As the annual Ohio BWC True-Up deadline approaches, we’ve created a clear guide for what to expect this year—plus important updates from the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) that may impact your business.

### Ohio BWC True-Up: Frequently Asked Questions

**Policy Year:** July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025  
**Filing Opens:** July 1, 2025  
**Deadline:** August 31, 2025

**FAQ Overview:**

1. **What is the annual Ohio BWC true-up, and when is it due?**  
   Employers must reconcile their actual payroll for the prior policy year to ensure correct premium payments.
2. **Will Ahola file my Ohio BWC true-up report?**  
   If you're enrolled in Ahola's BWC service, we’ll handle the filing for you and remit the true-up payment (if any) to the BWC.
3. **I’m not enrolled in Ahola’s BWC service and need help filing. Who should I contact?**  
   Contact your CPA or company accountant for assistance. Ahola can help retrieve reports but cannot complete your filing or remit the true-up payment. 
4. **I still have questions. Who can I contact?**  
   Reach out to your Dedicated Client Partner or email: [BWCSupport@ahola.com. ](mailto:BWCSupport@ahola.com)

[mailto:BWCSupport@ahola.com](mailto:BWCSupport@ahola.com)👉 [Click here for the FAQ document](https://blog.ahola.com/hubfs/Ohio%20BWC%20True-Up%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdf)[mailto:BWCSupport@ahola.com](mailto:BWCSupport@ahola.com)

### What’s New from the Ohio BWC?

Here are important updates that may affect your payroll and workers' compensation strategy this year.

-  **Premium Rate Reduction for Private Employers**

Starting July 1, 2025, BWC has announced a 6% rate cut for private employers. This change is expected to save Ohio employers around $60 million in premiums. It’s the lowest level in more than six decades.  
[Read the announcement](https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/news-and-events/news/private-employers-premium-rates-drop-6-next-week?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

-  **Reminder: No Grace Period for True-Up Filing**

The BWC has clarified that August 31, 2025, is a hard deadline for both the true-up filing and remittance of the true-up payment (if any). True-up filings and payments that are submitted after August 31 may result in lapse of coverage and penalties.

### Additional Resources from BWC

- [SUPR Program Overview](https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/rules-and-policies/policy-updates?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- [BWC News & Events Hub](https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/news-and-events/news-and-events)

### Need Help?

If you’re unsure whether Ahola handles your BWC service or you need help pulling reports, reach out to your Dedicated Client Partner or email us at [BWCSupport@ahola.com](mailto:BWCSupport@ahola.com). We’re here to help you meet your deadlines with confidence.

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