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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…