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Latest News from NYS Workers Compensation Board
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Reminder: Durable medical equipment prior authorization request enhancement
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…
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Coming soon: Durable medical equipment prior authorization request enhancement
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…
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Show your support! 2025 State of the State proposals
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…
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Governor Hochul Announces Historic Proposals to Improve Workers’ Access to Medical Treatment
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…
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NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Releases 2024 Annual Report
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…
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Improper C-8.1B filings
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…
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New Year, New Laws Protecting Workers: Governor Hochul Announces Increased Benefits for Employees and Lower Costs for Businesses in 2025
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…
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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…