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Latest News from NYS Workers Compensation Board
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Changes to Workers’ Compensation LawSection 21-a
As part of her 2025 State of the State proposals and in response to feedback from the payer community, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to Workers’ Compensation Law Section 21-a. This amendment will allow payers to provisionally pay for…
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Electronic submission offset billing disputes
As part of the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) CMS-1500 electronic submission mandate, providers were instructed they may offset the cost of each electronic CMS-1500 bill submission, up to a maximum of one dollar, by using CPT code 99080. The Board has underscored that payers who do…
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Payers – you’re invited! Training webinars for the RFA-2 electronic submission mandate
As recently announced via Subject Number 046-1800, the electronic submission mandate for the Request for Further Action by Insurer/Employer (Form RFA-2) takes effect on March 20, 2026. This movement to an electronic submission process is part of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s (Board) larger effort to reduce reliance on paper forms and…
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Implementation of Electronic Submission of Request for Further Action by Insurer/Employer (Form RFA-2) Effective March 20, 2026
As announced via Subject Number 046-1715 on September 12, 2024, and via GovDelivery notification on May 2, 2025, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is implementing electronic submission of the Request for Further Action by Insurer/Employer (Form RFA-2). Effective March 20, 2026, the Board…
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Updated 2026 Board Closures
In September 2025, the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) issued a Subject Number regarding 2026 Legal Holidays and Board Closures, which lists the dates the Board is closed, or open but not conducting hearings. Following the issuance of that Subject Number, the Board…
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Get your claims notices faster! Download on demand
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) offers a Download Claim Notices service for insurance carriers, third-party administrators, self-insured employers, and attorneys, providing instant access to workers’ compensation claims notices – no more waiting for the mail. What are the advantages of downloading…
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Governor Hochul Highlights New Collaboration Between Workers’ Compensation Board, SUNY and CUNY to Help Injured Workers Access Free Community College
Builds On Governor Hochul’s SUNY/CUNY Reconnect Initiative and Successful Workforce Development Programs that Empower Injured New Yorkers To Achieve Upward Mobility Collaboration Shines a Light on State Government Working Together for the Benefit of New Yorkers Traducción al español Governor…
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Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 9, Pre-Hearing Conferences
When a claim is controverted, a pre-hearing conference (PHC) will be scheduled by the Board as soon as practicable. The purpose of the PHC is to determine what additional evidence is required, place any additional necessary parties on notice, identify…
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Queens office reopening by appointment March 2
The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board’s Queens office, located at 168-46 91st Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432, is scheduled to reopen for in-person hearings and services by appointment beginning Monday, March 2, 2026. Although virtual hearings will remain the standard practice…
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Webinar series: What Providers Need to Know
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is pleased to offer a webinar series for health care providers who are authorized to treat New York State’s injured workers. Over the past few years, the Board has focused on improving health care in…