Blog and News
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CMS-1500 electronic mandate approaching! Cost offset available now.
The Board encourages health care providers who are still submitting paper CMS-1500 medical bills to move to electronic submission as soon as possible to take advantage of increased accuracy and more timely payment, among other key benefits. As we get closer to…
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Manhattan District Office reopening
Starting April 7, 2025, the Board’s Manhattan District Office will be reopening for in-person hearings, support services, and use of Board resources by appointment only. Virtual hearings will remain the standard for hearings; however, anyone who would like an in-person hearing or…
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Reminder: Durable medical equipment prior authorization request enhancement
The Board is implementing a new enhancement to durable medical equipment (DME) prior authorization requests (PARs) today, March 27, 2025. If the Official New York Workers’ Compensation Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Fee Schedule does not specify the cost of an item, the estimated…
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Coming soon: Durable medical equipment prior authorization request enhancement
The Board is implementing a new enhancement to durable medical equipment (DME) prior authorization requests (PARs) on Thursday, March 27, 2025. If the Official New York Workers’ Compensation Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Fee Schedule does not specify the cost of an item, the estimated…
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Show your support! 2025 State of the State proposals
Show your support! Tell your legislators you want them to pass @GovKathyHochul’s proposals expanding access to medical care for injured workers. See our fact sheet to learn more about these important proposals to make workers’ compensation better for all: Increasing access to medical…
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Governor Hochul Announces Historic Proposals to Improve Workers’ Access to Medical Treatment
Show your support! Tell your legislators you want them to pass @GovKathyHochul’s proposals expanding access to medical care for injured workers. See our fact sheet to learn more about these important proposals to make workers’ compensation better for all: Increasing access to medical…
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NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Releases 2024 Annual Report
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is pleased to share its 2024 Annual Report. Pursuant to Workers’ Compensation Law § 153, this report details the Board’s work in hearing and deciding cases and related aspects of the Board’s operations, including the…
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Improper C-8.1B filings
The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is issuing new guidance to payers regarding improper filings of the Notice of Objection to a Payment of a Bill for Treatment Provided (Form C-8.1B), which have increasingly become a problem. Medical treatment is the most…
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New Year, New Laws Protecting Workers: Governor Hochul Announces Increased Benefits for Employees and Lower Costs for Businesses in 2025
New York State Paid Family Leave Maximum Weekly Benefit Increasing by More Than $300 Workers’ Compensation Minimum Weekly Benefit Increasing Due to Legislation Signed by Governor Hochul Workers’ Compensation Assessment Rate Decreasing by 22 Percent in 2025, Resulting in Savings…