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Latest News from NYS Workers Compensation Board
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New claim conciliation procedure for additional sites of injury and consequential injuries
In December of 2024, the Board will use a new procedure to expedite claims for additional sites of injury and consequential injuries. Going forward, if the Board receives a Request for Further Action by Legal Counsel (Form RFA-1LC) presenting prima facie medical evidence (PFME) for an unestablished injury or condition,…
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OnBoard hits two million PAR submissions!
The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is pleased to share that we have reached our two millionth prior authorization request (PAR) submission via our new business information system, OnBoard! Even more exciting, with all two million of these submissions: This means…
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Reminder: CMS-1500 submission requirement for health care providers
As was announced in a notification dated August 1, 2024, the Board will require health care providers to contract with an electronic submission partner to submit the CMS-1500 universal medical billing form electronically on their behalf beginning in 2025. This new requirement will…
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10/29/2024 – Emergency Adoption and Proposal of Amendment to Section 329-1.3 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Physical Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Assistants)
The Chair adopted an amendment on an emergency basis and proposed a permanent amendment to Section 329-1.3 of Title 12 of the NYCRR. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed an amendment into law allowing occupational therapy assistants and physical therapy assistants…
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Important updates: Board reopening
Starting Tuesday, October 8, 2024, multiple NYS Workers’ Compensation Board offices statewide will be reopening for in-person hearings and services by appointment. Virtual hearings will remain the standard statewide for all hearing locations. However, anyone who would like an in-person…
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Register today! New York State Workers’ Compensation Conference 2024
Registration is now open for the NYS Workers’ Compensation Conference 2024! Please join us as we highlight important advances that make the Board and the NYS workers’ compensation system better for workers, better for business, and better for health care providers. This…
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Board announces plan for fall 2024 reopening
The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board is pleased to announce that starting October 8, Board offices will be reopening for hearings and services by appointment. Virtual hearings will remain the standard statewide for all hearing locations.HearingsAny party attending a virtual hearing…
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Governor Hochul Promotes Workers’ Safety During National Safe + Sound Week August 12-18
New York State Department of Labor Issues New Guidance To Protect Outdoor Workers in Extreme Heat New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Hosts Free Webinars on Workplace Safety and Employee Rights Traducción al español Governor Kathy Hochul is kicking off National…
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Important CMS-1500 update for health care providers
As was recently announced in Subject Number 046-1707, the Board will require health care providers to contract with an electronic submission partner to submit the CMS-1500 universal medical billing form electronically on their behalf beginning in 2025. This new requirement will allow for…
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OnBoard updates coming soon for payers!
This email serves as a heads up about the changes coming to OnBoard! The following updates will be available next week, starting on August 8, 2024. New Actions options To allow payers to request insurer review or reassign the claim…