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Latest News from NYS Workers Compensation Board
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Important Recommendations for Providers Related to OnBoard: Limited Release
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) would like to address a potential privacy concern related to the provider registration process for the Board’s new online information system, OnBoard: Limited Release (OBLR). Following the implementation of Phase One of…
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OnBoard: Limited Release Implementation Dates, Training Opportunities for Providers and Suppliers
The Workers’ Compensation Board is in the process of building a new online business information system, OnBoard, which will eventually replace the Board’s legacy paper-based claims systems and the eCase system with a single, web-based platform. OnBoard will provide stakeholders…
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OnBoard: Limited Release Update
As you may be aware, the Workers’ Compensation Board has been actively developing a new and improved business information system, OnBoard, which will offer stakeholders a much easier and more efficient way of interacting with the Board. While the Board had…
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Updates to Medical Treatment Guidelines
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) Chair has adopted amendments to 12 NYCRR 324.2 to incorporate updates to the following New York Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTGs): These MTGs are currently scheduled to become effective on November 1, 2021. You can view Subject Number 046-1441, Subject Number…
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Submit Forms to Insurer’s Designated Email Address
In response to staffing and other changes put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) updated some processes to ensure timely continuity of programs within the workers’ compensation system. Please be reminded that health care…
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Drug Formulary Update and Medical Marijuana Clarification
Regulations regarding the New York Workers’ Compensation Drug Formulary (Drug Formulary) that were adopted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) Chair and published in the September 1, 2021, State Register will be deferred from September 1, 2021, and will coincide with the…
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DME Fee Schedule Presentation
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is pleased to offer a recorded presentation for providers and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers on the Official New York State Workers’ Compensation Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Fee Schedule. This presentation has been posted to the DME…
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Training Available for New Medical Treatment Guidelines
Providing standards of care for work-related injuries and illnesses ensures that injured workers benefit from treatment that’s known to be effective, and that they receive such treatment in the appropriate timeframe. In recognition of this, the New York State Workers’…
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Update Regarding Health Care Practice Management Software
You are receiving this message because your email address was provided to us in a survey of health care providers who submit medical bills for workers’ compensation in New York State. The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is…