Overview

In December 2010, the New York State Workers' Compensation Board implemented legislatively mandated Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTG) that fundamentally changed the delivery of health care to injured workers. The MTG initially included four evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of injuries involving the neck, back, shoulder and knee. These became the mandatory standard of care for dates of service on or after December 1, 2010. On March 1, 2013, the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome MTG and updated versions of the then existing MTG, including a new maintenance care program, were adopted. The Non-Acute Pain MTG, as well as updated versions of the existing MTG, were implemented for dates of treatment on or after December 15, 2014.

On May 20, 2020, Guidelines for Hip/Groin Injuries, Foot/Ankle Injuries, Elbow Injuries and Occupational Interstitial Lung Disease were adopted and become effective for dates of treatment on or after January 1, 2021.

Please contact the Medical Director's Office at 1-800-781-2362 or WCBMedicalDirectorsOffice@wcb.ny.gov with any questions regarding this program.

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What's New to Medical Treatment Guidelines Program