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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.
Workers
- COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Q & A (June 2020) translated versions available
- 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
- Filing a Fatality Claim translated versions available
- Injured Workers Legal Assistance Project
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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Medical Treatment Guidelines
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New York Medical Treatment Guidelines
Below are the latest editions of the New York Medical Treatment Guidelines, which are effective for dates of treatment on or after December 15, 2014. Each of the guideline is available FREE in PDF format for download and printing using the link(s) below.
- New York Non-Acute Pain Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition September 15, 2014
- New York Mid and Low Back Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines, Third Edition, September 15, 2014
- New York Neck Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines, Third Edition, September 15, 2014
- New York Knee Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines, Third Edition, September 15, 2014
- New York Shoulder Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines, Third Edition, September 15, 2014
- New York Carpal Tunnel Medical Treatment Guidelines, Second Edition, September 15, 2014
- Summary of Changes to Guidelines for Neck, Mid and Low Back, Shoulder, and Knee Injuries and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, May 27, 2014
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New editions of the New York Medical Treatment Guidelines effective on a date to be announced, coinciding with the launch of OnBoard: Limited Release
- Medical Treatment Guidelines - Elbow Injuries, Effective: TBD
- Medical Treatment Guidelines - Ankle and Foot Injuries, Effective: TBD
- Medical Treatment Guidelines - Hip and Groin Injuries, Effective: TBD
- Medical Treatment Guidelines - Occupational Interstitial Lung Disease, Effective: TBD
- Medical Treatment Guidelines - Hand, Wrist and Forearm Injuries, Effective: TBD
- Medical Treatment Guidelines - Occupational / Work-Related Asthma, Effective: TBD
Impairment Guidelines
- 2018 Impairment Guidelines
- 2012 NYS Guidelines for Determining Permanent Impairment and Loss of Wage Earning Capacity
- 1996 Medical Impairment Guidelines
Workers' Compensation Actuarial Tables for Aggregate Trust Fund Deposits
- Special Bulletin 222A - 3% Interest
- Special Bulletin 222B - 6% Interest
- Special Bulletin 222C - 5% Interest
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
- June 2020 Insolvent Group Self-Insured Trust Report
- 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
Informational Cards
New York State Workers' Compensation Board Centennial
