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Making CMS-1500 electronic submission even easier!
Effective August 1, 2025, the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is requiring health care providers to submit the CMS-1500 universal billing form electronically through a Board-approved electronic submission partner. To make the process as easy as possible, the Board will soon be removing the requirement for providers…
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Urgent action needed for August 1 CMS-1500 electronic submission mandate
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is requiring health care providers to submit the CMS-1500 universal billing form electronically, through a Board-approved electronic submission partner, effective August 1, 2025. Starting that date, the workers’ compensation payer can deny payment of services if the CMS-1500 form was not submitted through…
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ICYMI: Subject Number 046-1766, Network Pharmacies and Notice Requirements
Amendment to Network Pharmacy Regulations – Unestablished Injuries The Chair has adopted the amendments to Sections 440.3, 440.4, and 441.3 of 12 NYCRR to provide a path for claimants to obtain medically necessary medication either through use of a network…
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Dental Fee Schedule update
If you provide medical billing services to health care providers, it’s important you’re aware that effective August 1, 2025, the Board will require providers (and their billers) – regardless of office size or patient population – to submit the CMS-1500 universal billing form…
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Deadline approaching: Providers must begin electronic billing to be paid for services
If you provide medical billing services to health care providers, it’s important you’re aware that effective August 1, 2025, the Board will require providers (and their billers) – regardless of office size or patient population – to submit the CMS-1500 universal billing form…
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New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Chair announces new legislation signed by Governor Hochul will improve injured workers’ access to medical treatment
Residents and Fellows Can Now Treat Injured Workers Under Supervising Faculty, Potentially Adding 20K Providers at Nearly 70 Hospitals Statewide New Legislation Allows Workers’ Compensation Insurers to Pay for Medical Treatment Without Accepting Liability, for Up to One Year New…
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Governor Hochul signs landmark legislation to strengthen and protect our workforce as part of the FY 2026 Budget
Paying Off Unemployment Insurance Debt Will Reduce Costs For Employers and Increase UI Benefits For Workers Expanding Accessibility in Workforces by Digitizing Youth Working Papers and Strengthening Enforcement Power Following Unpaid Wage Theft Judgment Cracking Down on Labor Violations and…
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Begin electronic submission of the CMS-1500, today!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: The Board will require health care providers to submit the CMS-1500 universal billing form electronically beginning August 1, 2025, which must be done using a Board-approved electronic submission partner. But you don’t have to wait! Providers can move to electronic submission sooner to take advantage of…
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Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 6, RFA-1LC
RFA-1LCThe Board implemented the mandatory online eForm for the electronic Request for Further Action by Legal Counsel (Form RFA-1LC) on December 13, 2024. This eForm represents another milestone in the OnBoard modernization program, which is transforming the Board from a paper-based system…