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Latest News from NYS Workers Compensation Board
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Governor Hochul Signs New Law to Support Workers Facing Job-Related Post-Traumatic Stress
Legislation S.6635/A.5745 Allows New Yorkers To Apply For Workers’ Compensation For Extraordinary Work-Related Stress Governor Hochul Invested $1 Billion To Transform The Continuum Of Mental Health Care In New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation to support working people…
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11/27/2024 – Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 5, Claims Efficiencies
Requesting case copies If you are not a party of interest on a case and would like to request a case copy: Parties of interest already have authorized access and may download copies from eCase. Seeking provider payment after a…
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NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Clarissa Rodriguez Announces NYS Paid Family Leave Updates for 2025
Free resources are available for employers, including three upcoming webinars NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Clarissa M. Rodriguez announced that starting January 1, 2025, New Yorkers taking Paid Family Leave may receive up to $14,127.84 in total benefits – an…
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New claim conciliation procedure for additional sites of injury and consequential injuries
In December of 2024, the Board will use a new procedure to expedite claims for additional sites of injury and consequential injuries. Going forward, if the Board receives a Request for Further Action by Legal Counsel (Form RFA-1LC) presenting prima facie medical evidence (PFME) for an unestablished injury or condition,…
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OnBoard hits two million PAR submissions!
The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is pleased to share that we have reached our two millionth prior authorization request (PAR) submission via our new business information system, OnBoard! Even more exciting, with all two million of these submissions: This means…
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Reminder: CMS-1500 submission requirement for health care providers
As was announced in a notification dated August 1, 2024, the Board will require health care providers to contract with an electronic submission partner to submit the CMS-1500 universal medical billing form electronically on their behalf beginning in 2025. This new requirement will…
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10/29/2024 – Emergency Adoption and Proposal of Amendment to Section 329-1.3 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Physical Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Assistants)
The Chair adopted an amendment on an emergency basis and proposed a permanent amendment to Section 329-1.3 of Title 12 of the NYCRR. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed an amendment into law allowing occupational therapy assistants and physical therapy assistants…
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Important updates: Board reopening
Starting Tuesday, October 8, 2024, multiple NYS Workers’ Compensation Board offices statewide will be reopening for in-person hearings and services by appointment. Virtual hearings will remain the standard statewide for all hearing locations. However, anyone who would like an in-person…
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Register today! New York State Workers’ Compensation Conference 2024
Registration is now open for the NYS Workers’ Compensation Conference 2024! Please join us as we highlight important advances that make the Board and the NYS workers’ compensation system better for workers, better for business, and better for health care providers. This…