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Governor Hochul's legislation to increase injured workers' access to medical care has been enacted in the NYS Budget. Learn more!

Reminder: CMS-1500 electronic submission is mandatory

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OnBoard: Limited Release, the first phase of the Board's new online information system, is now available!

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R Number Information & Guidance

An R Number is a Workers' Compensation Board assigned identifier used to identify attorneys, attorney firms, or licensed representatives who are representing injured workers, employers, carriers, third-party administrators, and the Special Funds Conservation Committee.

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Latest Representatives News

RFA-2 eForm now mandatory

April 8, 2026

Reminder: Durable medical equipment prior authorization request enhancement

March 27, 2025

OnBoard hits two million PAR submissions!

November 7, 2024

Process reminder: Amending Board decisions for typographical or other minor errors

June 3, 2026

Governor Hochul Secures Protections for Workers as Part of FY27 Budget

May 28, 2026

NYS Workers' Compensation Board Efforts Bring Real Change for Injured Workers and Other Stakeholders

May 4, 2026

New provider resources

April 15, 2026

Coming soon! RFA-2 eForm available this Friday, April 3, 2026

April 1, 2026

FROI Filings: When to use Notification Only and Medical Only

March 31, 2026

Entertaining requests for deposition extensions

March 25, 2026

Important new guidance for disallowed cases

March 25, 2026

Electronic submission offset billing disputes

February 26, 2026

Implementation of Electronic Submission of Request for Further Action by Insurer/Employer (Form RFA-2) Effective March 20, 2026

February 17, 2026

Get your claims notices faster! Download on demand

February 9, 2026

Governor Hochul Highlights New Collaboration Between Workers' Compensation Board, SUNY and CUNY to Help Injured Workers Access Free Community College

February 6, 2026

ICYMI: Claimants and witnesses must appear on video when testifying during virtual hearings

December 17, 2025

Important changes to Form C-8.1B

October 1, 2025

Providers subject to electronic CMS-1500 mandate

August 13, 2025

Code Enforcement webinar resources now available

July 22, 2025

Making CMS-1500 electronic submission even easier!

July 21, 2025

No AM hearings 7/21/25 - planned virtual hearings maintenance

July 8, 2025

Begin electronic submission of the CMS-1500, today!

May 5, 2025

Contact

For questions and information, please write to:

New York State Workers' Compensation Board
Office of General Counsel
328 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305-2318

OfficeofGeneralCounsel@wcb.ny.gov

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