Workers’ Compensation Board

The following publications are in PDF format.

If you require assistance accessing these publications, please e-mail the Board or call (877) 632-4996.

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Thank you to those who attended the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board summer 2019 conferences held in Albany, Rochester and New York City. These half-day programs highlighted important advances in workers’ compensation and shared how the Board is now better for workers and better for business.

View the 2019 Better Board Summer Conference Presentations.

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Workers

• Claimant Information Packet translated versions available
• Advocate for Injured Workers translated versions available
• What to Expect When You File a Claim translated versions available
• Lost Wage Benefits translated versions available
• Health Care Benefits translated versions available
• Understanding Your Schedule Loss of Use Award translated versions available
• Injured off the Job? A Guide to Disability Benefits translated versions available
• Injured in the Line of Duty?   - Volunteer Firefighter's and Ambulance Worker's Guide to NYS Benefits

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Employers

• 2013 Business Relief Act
• Advocate for Business translated versions available
• What Business Owners Must Know about Workers' Compensation translated versions available
• Employers Handbook
• Claimant Information Packet translated versions available
• Requirements for Businesses Applying for Government Permits, Licenses, or Contracts
• Your Responsibilities as an Employer - Reporting Injury and Illness

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Impartial Specialist

• A Guide to Becoming an Impartial Specialist

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Medical Treatment Guidelines

• New York Medical Treatment Guidelines, Effective March 1, 2013
  Below are the latest editions of the New York Medical Treatment Guidelines, which are effective for dates of treatment on or after March 1, 2013. Each of the guidelines is available FREE in PDF format for download and printing using the link(s) below.
  
  Medical Treatment Guidelines are also available for purchase in either printed or CD (compact disc) format by mail, Form GA 28.2, Medical Treatment Guidelines Order Form , which includes associated costs. Purchase orders for the Guidelines must be accompanied by payment in full in the form of a check or money order. Vouchers, cash and credit cards are not accepted. Printed and CD versions of the Guidelines are available only through the mail and are not available for purchase at Workers' Compensation Board offices.
  
  Please allow at least six weeks for delivery of printed or CD copies. Questions related to orders that have not been received may be directed to the Health Provider Administration office at 800-781-2362.
  
  Copies of the Medical Treatment Guidelines may also be purchased from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, (ACOEM), at http://www.acoem.org/PracticeGuidelines.aspx
  
  
  • New York Mid and Low Back Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines, Second Edition, January 14, 2013
  • New York Neck Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines, Second Edition, January 14, 2013
  • New York Knee Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines, Second Edition, January 14, 2013
  • New York Shoulder Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines, Second Edition, January 14, 2013
  • New York Carpal Tunnel Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition, January 14, 2013
  • Summary of Medical Treatment Guideline Changes

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Impairment Guidelines

• 2018 Impairment Guidelines
• 2012 NYS Guidelines for Determining Permanent Impairment and Loss of Wage Earning Capacity
• 1996 Medical Impairment Guidelines

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Workers' Compensation Actuarial Tables for Aggregate Trust Fund Deposits

• Special Bulletin 222A - 3% Interest
• Special Bulletin 222B - 6% Interest
• Special Bulletin 222C - 5% Interest

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Reports

Annual Reports

• 2019 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2018 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2017 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2016 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2015 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2014 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2013 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2012 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2011 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2010 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2009 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• Joint 2009 Workers' Comp. Data Report Final
• Joint 2008 Workers' Comp. Data Report Final
• 2007 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2006 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2005 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2004 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2003 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2002 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
• 2001 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report

Group Self-Insurance Reports

• December 2019 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• June 2019 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• December 2018 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• June 2018 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• December 2017 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• June 2017 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• December 2016 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• June 2016 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• December 2015 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• June 2015 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• December 2014 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• June 2014 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• December 2013 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• June 2013 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• December 2012 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• June 2012 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• December 2011 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• June 2011 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
• Task Force Report on Group Self-Insurance

Workers' Compensation System Reports

• 10 Year World Trade Center Fact Sheet
• World Trade Center Cases in the New York Workers' Compensation System

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Informational Cards

• You were injured on the job. What now? translated versions available

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New York State Workers' Compensation Board Centennial

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Posters

• We Speak Your Language