Jockeys at Beulah Park and River Downs are now insured under a newly
developed racetrack workers’ compensation program. The coverage, which went into
effect on January 7, is a part of the state of Ohio’s general Workers’
Compensation Fund.
Beulah Park officials took the initiative to bring the jockeys under the
state’s workers’ compensation insurance and developed a program where all jockeys riding at
the two tracks will be covered for medical expenses and disabilities resulting
from racetrack injuries.
“By partnering with the state’s fund, our jockeys now have unlimited
accident-related benefits,” Beulah Park Executive Vice President Mike Weiss
said. “This is the best coverage provided for jockeys anywhere in the country.”
Beulah Park will administer the program for jockeys racing at both tracks,
including the payment of premiums on their behalf.