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Latest News from NYS Workers Compensation Board
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Proposed Amendments to Sections 329-1.3, 329-4.2, 333.2, 343.2, and 348.2 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Fee Schedule Updates)
The Chair proposes amendments to Sections 329-1.3, 329-4.2, 333.2, 343.2, and 348.2 of Title 12 of the NYCRR to update the Official New York Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Schedule, the Official New York Workers’ Compensation Acupuncture and Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Fee Schedule,…
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Upcoming depositions regulation update
In keeping with the goals of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) to provide efficient and timely benefits to employees and increase the efficiency of the workers’ compensation system overall, the Board plans to propose a regulation updating…
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Proposed Amendments to Section 329-1.3 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Billing Guidance for Residents and Fellows)
An amendment to Section 13-b of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law went into effect earlier this year to extend the ability to treat injured workers to residents and fellows (under the supervision of an authorized physician). The Chair proposes amendments…
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Now available! New and improved Fundamentals for Health Care Providers
Each year, more than 150,000 New Yorkers are injured or become ill on the job. These workers need and deserve accessible, high-quality medical care. The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board is seeking to recruit and retain more medical providers to help…
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ICYMI: Claimants and witnesses must appear on video when testifying during virtual hearings
Starting February 2, 2026, all represented claimants and lay witnesses scheduled to testify in virtual hearings will be required to appear and testify by video with their faces fully visible on screen. Please see the Subject Number 046-1784. As a reminder,…
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Coming early 2026: Electronic submission mandate for Form RFA-2
As announced via Subject Number 046-1715 on September 12, 2024, and via GovDelivery notification on May 2, 2025, the Board is transitioning to the electronic submission of the Request for Further Action by Insurer/Employer (Form RFA-2) as we continue to expand our eForm capabilities within the OnBoard…
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Process update: Amending Board decisions fortypographical or other minor errors
Effective immediately, the process for addressing minor or typographical errors in Board decisions has been updated and streamlined – removing the need to email the district’s Senior Law Judge or file a Request for Further Action (Form RFA-1LC or RFA-2) or Application for Board…
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Claimant IMEs – Cost and Disbursements
A claimant may obtain an Independent Medical Examination (IME) from a medical provider other than their own treating provider for evidentiary purposes in a workers’ compensation proceeding. New York Codes Rules & Regulations (NYCRR) Title 12 Section 300.2(d)(2) provides that…
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Updated 2026 Board Closures
The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) recently issued a Subject Number regarding 2026 Legal Holidays and Board Closures, which sets forth the dates the Board is closed, or open and not conducting hearings due to a holiday. In addition to the days listed in that…
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Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 8, Form Best Practices
Objection to medical bills The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) recently announced the Notice of Objection to a Payment of a Bill for Treatment Provided (Form C-8.1B) was updated to require payers to provide a detailed explanation of their objections to bills…