Is Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Comp Right for Your Business?

If you’re a business owner looking for an efficient way to cover your employees’ workplace injury or illness expenses, you may want to consider a pay-as-you-go workers’ compensation plan. This option may help improve your cash flow, reduce audit surprises, and allow you to stay compliant with local regulations without large upfront costs.

At SF Insurance and Financial Services, we’re dedicated to helping business owners find affordable workers’ compensation policies that suit their needs and budgets.

What Is It and How Does It Work?

Pay-as-you-go workers’ comp is a type of payment plan that offers coverage with flexible premiums throughout the year. Unlike a traditional plan that relies on payroll estimates, a pay-as-you-go plan allows you to use your actual payroll data to pay your premiums.

Your rate may be calculated based on the following factors:

• Number of employees

• Industry

• Coverage limits

• Claims history

What Are Its Benefits?

A pay-as-you-go policy may offer businesses the following positives:

• Lower or no downpayment—Compared to a traditional policy, a pay-as-you-go policy does not require you to shell out a substantial upfront payment at the beginning of your coverage.

• Adjustment—Your payments are automatically adjusted to reflect changes in your payroll data. At the same time, you do not have to make changes to your policy if an employee joins or leaves the company.

• Auditing—It doesn’t require regular auditing since your premium is linked to your payroll.

Get Covered Today

While a pay-as-you-go policy might not work for every business, it’s worth exploring given its potential savings opportunities.  Reach out to SF Insurance and Financial Services to request a personalized quote or explore all our workers’ compensation insurance offerings.

This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.