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 MTGs 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 MTGs, including a new maintenance care program, were adopted. The Non-Acute Pain MTG, as well as updated versions of the existing MTGs, were implemented for dates of treatment on or after December 15, 2014.
The following updated MTGs and new MTGs will become effective on a date to be announced, coinciding with the launch of OnBoard: Limited Release:
- Updated MTGs
Knee, Mid and Low Back, Neck, Non-Acute Pain and Shoulder
- New MTGs
Ankle and Foot Disorders, Elbow Injuries, Hand, Wrist and Forearm Injuries (including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), Hip and Groin Disorders, Occupational Interstitial Lung Disease, Occupational/Work-Related Asthma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder and Work-Related Depression and Depressive Disorders
Please contact the Medical Director's Office at 1 (800) 781-2362 or WCBMedicalDirectorsOffice@wcb.ny.gov with any questions regarding the Medical Treatment Guidelines.
August 25, 2021
The Chair has adopted amendments to 12 NYCRR 324.2 to incorporate two new and updates to four existing Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTGs) by reference:
These MTGs are currently scheduled to become effective November 1, 2021.
NYS Workers' Compensation Board
Riverview Center
150 Broadway
Attn: WCB Medical Director's Office
Suite 195
Menands, NY 12204
(800) 781-2362
WCBMedicalDirectorsOffice@wcb.ny.gov