Welcome to efficiency enhancements
Tips and best practices on using NYS Workers’ Compensation Board systems, processes, and forms in the most efficient, effective manner.
2026
- 04/01/2026 - REMINDER: Effective April 1, 2026, faxed submissions of claim-related forms — including IME reports — are no longer accepted
- 04/01/2026 - Coming soon! RFA-2 eForm available this Friday, April 3, 2026
- 03/31/2026 - FROI Filings: When to use Notification Only and Medical Only
- 03/30/2026 - Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 10, Claims-Related Document Submissions
- 03/25/2026 - Entertaining requests for deposition extensions
- 03/25/2026 - Important new guidance for disallowed cases
- 03/17/2026 - Board Joins Governor Hochul in Fighting for Historic Change to Increase Injured Workers' Access to Medical Treatment
- 03/05/2026 - Changes to Workers' Compensation Law Section 21-a
- 02/26/2026 - Electronic submission offset billing disputes
- 02/23/2026 - Payers - you're invited! Training webinars for the RFA-2 electronic submission mandate
- 02/17/2026 - Implementation of Electronic Submission of Request for Further Action by Insurer/Employer (Form RFA-2) Effective March 20, 2026
- 02/11/2026 - Updated 2026 Board Closures
- 02/09/2026 - Get your claims notices faster! Download on demand
- 02/06/2026 - Governor Hochul Highlights New Collaboration Between Workers' Compensation Board, SUNY and CUNY to Help Injured Workers Access Free Community College
- 02/05/2026 - Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 9, Pre-Hearing Conferences
- 02/02/2026 - Queens office reopening by appointment March 2
- 01/27/2026 - Webinar series: What Providers Need to Know
- 01/15/2026 - Proposed Amendments to Sections 329-1.3, 329-4.2, 333.2, 343.2, and 348.2 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Fee Schedule Updates)
- 01/07/2026 - Upcoming depositions regulation update
- 01/02/2026 - Proposed Amendments to Section 329-1.3 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Billing Guidance for Residents and Fellows)
2025
- 12/30/2025 - Proposed Amendments to Section 329-1.3 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Billing Guidance for Residents and Fellows)
- 12/18/2025 - Now available! New and improved Fundamentals for Health Care Providers
- 12/15/2025 - Coming early 2026: Electronic submission mandate for Request for Further Action by Insurer/Employer (Form RFA-2)
- 12/17/2025 - ICYMI: Claimants and witnesses must appear on video when testifying during virtual hearings
- 12/09/2025 - Process update: Amending Board decisions for typographical or other minor errors
- 11/17/2025 - Claimant IMEs - Cost and Disbursements
- 11/14/2025 - Updated 2026 Board closures
- 11/13/2025 - Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 8, Form Best Practices
- 11/12/2025 - Dental fee schedule update
- 11/06/2025 - Adoption of Amendments to Section 444.2 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Dental Fee Schedule)
- 10/30/2025 - NYS Workers' Compensation Board Chair Freida D. Foster Announces NYS Paid Family Leave Updates for 2026
- 10/27/2025 - New webinar series: What Providers Need to Know
- 10/14/2025 - Quinn Rapp-Ellis Named General Counsel, NYS Workers' Compensation Board
- 10/01/2025 - Important changes to Form C-8.1B
- 09/15/2025 - DB-PFL Proof of Coverage penalty update
- 08/22/2025 - Update regarding Section 32 waiver agreement form
- 08/22/2025 - Updated Form C-4.3
- 08/13/2025 - Providers subject to electronic CMS-1500 mandate
- 08/12/2025 - Governor Hochul Appoints Freida D. Foster as Chair of New York State Workers' Compensation Board
- 08/01/2025 - Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 7, form updates and best practices
- 08/01/2025 - All CMS-1500 bills must now be submitted electronically
- 07/31/2025 - CMS-1500 electronic submission required starting tomorrow!
- 07/22/2025 - Code Enforcement webinar resources now available
- 07/21/2025 - Making CMS-1500 electronic submission even easier!
- 07/18/2025 - WEBEX UPDATE REQUIRED! New version of the Webex application for virtual hearings
- 07/09/2025 - Urgent action needed for August 1 CMS-1500 electronic submission mandate
- 07/08/2025 - No AM hearings 7/21/25 - planned virtual hearings maintenance
- 07/08/2025 - Important information for payers: CMS-1500 electronic submission mandate
- 06/30/2025 - ICYMI: Subject Number 046-1766, Network Pharmacies and Notice Requirements
- 06/30/2025 - Payment of CPT code 99080 on CMS-1500 bills
- 06/26/2025 - New York State Workers' Compensation Board Chair Clarissa Rodriguez announces the appointment of four new Board members
- 06/20/2025 - Dental Fee Schedule update
- 06/13/2025 - Deadline approaching: Providers must begin electronic billing to be paid for services
- 05/20/2025 - Important updates to C-300.5 and C-312.5 forms
- 05/15/2025 - New York State Workers' Compensation Board Chair announces new legislation signed by Governor Hochul will improve injured workers' access to medical treatment
- 05/14/2025 - Board Member Loren Lobban
- 05/09/2025 - Governor Hochul signs landmark legislation to strengthen and protect our workforce as part of the FY 2026 Budget
- 05/05/2025 - Begin electronic submission of the CMS-1500, today!
- 04/30/2025 - Language assistance services - important attorney/representative action
- 04/29/2025 - Attorneys and legal representatives expected to appear on video for virtual hearings
- 04/22/2025 - Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 6, RFA-1LC
- 04/18/2025 - Reminder: Process for claimant information updates
- 04/15/2025 - April is Language Access Month!
- 04/11/2025 - DB-PFL Proof of Coverage penalty update
- 04/10/2025 - CMS-1500 electronic mandate approaching! Cost offset available now.
- 04/07/2025 - Important updates to C-300.5 and C-312.5 forms
- 04/07/2025 - Updates regarding Section 32 waiver agreement forms
- 04/04/2025 - Manhattan District Office reopening
- 03/27/2025 - Reminder: Durable medical equipment prior authorization request enhancement
- 03/24/2025 - Coming soon: Durable medical equipment prior authorization request enhancement
- 03/19/2025 - Show your support! 2025 State of the State proposals
- 03/07/2025 - Mental injury legislation
- 02/26/2025 - Governor Hochul Announces Historic Proposals to Improve Workers' Access to Medical Treatment
- 02/21/2025 - PREPARE TODAY: Multifactor authentication for eCase
- 02/13/2025 - Important reminder for attorneys: fee application requirements
- 02/12/2025 - NYS Workers' Compensation Board Releases 2024 Annual Report
- 01/14/2024 - Governor Hochul Announces New Proposals to Support Small Businesses and Boost Economic Growth
- 01/06/2025 - Improper C-8.1B filings
- 01/03/2025 - Amending Board decisions to address typographical or other minor errors
2024
- 12/31/2024 - New Year, New Laws Protecting Workers: Governor Hochul Announces Increased Benefits for Employees and Lower Costs for Businesses in 2025
- 12/20/2024 - eCase document upload changes
- 12/13/2024 - New process for claimant information updates
- 12/13/2024 - Now live! Mandatory electronic submission of Form RFA-1LC
- 12/06/2024 - Governor Hochul Signs New Law to Support Workers Facing Job-Related Post-Traumatic Stress
- 12/06/2024 - Upcoming regulation update
- 11/27/2024 - Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 5, Claims Efficiencies
- 11/26/2024 - NYS Workers' Compensation Board Chair Clarissa Rodriguez Announces NYS Paid Family Leave Updates for 2025
- 11/25/2024 - Resolving employer/payer identification issues: New process and guidance to avoid delays
- 11/21/2024 - New claim conciliation procedure for additional sites of injury and consequential injuries
- 11/15/2024 - Important reminders for WCB hearings
- 11/14/2024 - Enhanced Desk Review Process for Section 32 Waiver Agreements Effective January 2025
- 11/08/2024 - You may be eligible for 9/11 assistance
- 11/07/2024 - Original Signature Requirement Relief Made Permanent
- 11/07/2024 - OnBoard hits two million PAR submissions!
- 11/01/2024 - Governor Hochul Announces Workers' Compensation Assessment Rate Decrease for 2024, Creating More Than $50 Million in Potential Savings for New York Employers
- 11/01/2024 - Reminder: CMS-1500 submission requirement for health care providers
- 10/29/2024 - Emergency Adoption and Proposal of Amendment to Section 329-1.3 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Physical Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Assistants)
- 10/04/2024 - Important updates: Board reopening
- 09/26/2024 - New Location for Workers' Compensation Board Long Island District Office
- 09/25/2024 - Important check-in requirements for in-person hearings/appointments in Brooklyn and Manhattan
- 09/23/2024 - Hearing Attendance Requirements for Attorneys and Legal Representatives
- 09/20/2024 - Reminder: Board offices open by appointment beginning October 8, 2024
- 09/19/2024 - Important update on hearing notices
- 09/19/2024 - Important form update: Section 32 Waiver Agreement: Claimant Release (Form C-32.1)
- 09/16/2024 - Case Indexing
- 08/28/2024 - Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 4, Legal Efficiencies
- 08/19/2024 - Board announces plan for fall 2024 reopening
- 08/19/2024 - Register today! New York State Workers’ Compensation Conference 2024
- 08/12/2024 - Governor Hochul Promotes Workers' Safety During National Safe + Sound Week August 12-18
- 08/07/2024 - Worker Safety Webinar for Safe + Sound Week
- 08/01/2024 - OnBoard updates coming soon for payers!
- 08/01/2024 - Important CMS-1500 update for health care providers
- 07/24/2024 - Medical provider disputes resolved faster than ever
- 06/27/2024 - Electronic Submission Mandate: Request for Further Action by Legal Counsel (Form RFA-1LC)
- 06/26/2024 - Register now for the Small Business Tour
- 06/21/2024 - Update to Payer Compliance penalty review process
- 06/14/2024 - NYS Workers' Compensation Board targets Fall 2024 return of in-person hearings
- 06/06/2024 - Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 3, Health Care Efficiencies
- 05/01/2024 - Save the Date! Workers' Compensation Board 2024 Conference
- 04/18/2024 - Updates regarding Form RB-89, Form RB-89.1, Form RB-89.2, and Form RB-89.3
- 04/03/2024 - Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 2
- 03/21/2024 - Today: Enhanced security for accessing OnBoard
- 02/29/2024 - Efficiency Enhancements: Best practices from the Board
- 01/29/2024 - Level three PAR review backlog reduced to zero!
- 01/23/2024 - NYS Workers' Compensation Board Chair Clarissa Rodriguez Announces New Online Toolkit for Injured Workers
2023
- 12/15/2023 - Board to index every complete case by mid-2024
- 12/04/2023 - Form RFA-2 and other Board form updates
- 11/20/2023 - Electronic Submission of Request for Further Action by Legal Counsel (Form RFA-1LC)
- 10/25/2023 - OnBoard Updates for Providers Now Available!
- 10/25/2023 - DME Fee Schedule update
- 09/12/2023 - Section 21-a and Claims Paid Without Liability
- 08/31/2023 - MOVEit application update
- 08/21/2023 - Now available: Medical Treatment Guidelines training for CME credit
- 08/16/2023 - OnBoard hits one million PAR submissions
- 08/16/2023 - Expectations regarding virtual hearings and client representation
- 08/15/2023 - Form OC-400.1 now required for all attorney's fee requests
- 07/14/2023 - Telehealth Guidance
- 07/11/2023 - Clarissa M. Rodriguez Reappointed Chair of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board
- 06/08/2023 - Forms filing update
- 06/07/2023 - Attention MoveIT SFTP file exchange users (edi.wcb.ny.gov)
- 05/30/2023 - Governor Hochul Announces Interagency Small Business Tour to Connect Businesses Across New York State to Vital Resources and Services
- 05/11/2023 - Starting June 5: WCB hearings assigned to Saranac Lake now assigned to Plattsburgh
- 05/10/2023 - One-Year Anniversary of OnBoard: Limited Release
- 05/09/2023 - Electronic surety bonds and electronic signatures
- 04/21/2023 - OnBoard: A Recap and Preview of What's to Come
- 04/07/2023 - YOU'RE INVITED: NYS Workers' Advocate Conference - May 1, 2023
- 03/23/2023 - SAVE THE DATE: NYS Workers' Advocate Conference - May 1, 2023
- 03/16/2023 - Introducing Adedapo Orederu, the Board's new Chief Diversity Officer
- 03/02/2023 - Introducing Anthony Tomaselli, the Board's new Advocate for Business
2022
- 12/29/2022 - Update Regarding the Adoption of Amendment of Workers' Compensation Law (WCL) § 24 (Attorney's Fees)
- 12/23/2022 - IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Medical Treatment Guidelines - Training for health care providers
- 12/14/2022 - Attorney's fees in 2023
- 11/08/2022 - Additional Change to Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) / EC-81.7 Process
- 10/11/2022 - The Board will be releasing an updated version of eCase on October 21, 2022
- 10/07/2022 - Starting November 1: Board Opening New Customer Service Center in New Windsor, Consolidating Hudson, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie Locations
- 09/30/2022 - Section 32 Waiver Agreements / Release of Liability
- *Please note: Language within this announcement regarding agreements to resign/not reapply has since been superseded by updated guidance. Please see Section 32 Waiver Agreement Guidance for the current guidance.
- 09/06/2022 - Steven M. Scotti Appointed Executive Director
- 07/08/2022 - Electronic Versions of Forms Updated for Inclusivity Now Available
- 07/01/2022 - Renee L. Delgado, Esq Joins the Workers' Compensation Board Full Board
- 07/01/2022 - Payers: Use of the CMS-1500 Form is Mandatory Starting Today
- 06/30/2022 - Board Updates Forms to be More Inclusive
- 06/27/2022 - CMS-1500 Form: July 1 Implementation Reminders for Payers
- 06/17/2022 - Change to Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law and Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law
- 06/06/2022 - PAR Search Feature Now Available for Workload Administrators
- 06/06/2022 - OnBoard Request for Decision on Unpaid Medical Bill(s) (Form HP-1.0) - Process Enhancement
- 06/01/2022 - New Feature Coming for Workload Administrators: PAR Search Options
- 05/23/2022 - OnBoard Notice for Health Care Providers: Adding Frequency/Duration to PAR Submissions
- 05/23/2022 - OnBoard Notice for Payers: Adding Frequency/Duration to PAR Submissions
- 05/17/2022 - Insurer Update Regarding Prior Authorization Requests Over $1,000
- 05/16/2022 - CMS-1500 Form: Important Reminders for Payers
- 05/03/2022 - Change to Form C-8.4 and Confirmation of Scenarios where an Objection Should Not be Sent
- 05/02/2022 - OnBoard: Limited Release - Phase Three Now Live!
- 04/29/2022 - RFA Process Updates
- 04/20/2022 - 2022 Workers’ Compensation Insurers’ Remittance Form (Form GA-2) Clarifications
- 04/04/2022 - OnBoard: Limited Release - Phase Two Now Live!
- 04/01/2022 - Important Recommendations for Providers Related to OnBoard: Limited Release
- 03/07/2022 - OnBoard: Limited Release - Phase One Now Live!
- 02/16/2022 - Important Information Regarding Form RFA-1LC and Form RFA-2
- 02/07/2022 - OnBoard: Limited Release Implementation Dates, Training Opportunities for Providers and Suppliers
- 02/07/2022 - OnBoard: Limited Release Implementation Dates, Training Opportunities for Payers
- 02/07/2022 - OnBoard: Limited Release Implementation Dates, Webinar for Attorneys
- 01/26/2022 - Governor Hochul Announces New Resources to Aid Workers with Long-Haul COVID-19 Workers' Compensation Claims
2021
- 12/30/2021 - Claims EDI R3.1 Implementation and Compliance Reminder
- 11/01/2021 - New York Workers' Compensation Board Announces 2022 Assessment Rate
- 10/08/2021 - Section 32 Waiver Agreements/General Release of Liability
- 10/04/2021 - OnBoard: Limited Release Update
- 10/04/2021 - Connecting during Covid-19
- 09/16/2021 - Attorneys: Sign Up for Email Notifications in eCase
- 09/16/2021 - Payers: Verify Notification Contacts for OnBoard
- 09/13/2021 - Updates to Medical Treatment Guidelines
- 09/10/2021 - Submit Forms to Insurer's Designated Email Address
- 09/01/2021 - Drug Formulary Update and Medical Marijuana Clarification
- 08/13/2021 - Update Regarding Original Signatures and Labor Market Attachment
- 08/05/2021 - Remembering Zachary Weiss
- 07/20/2021 - DME Fee Schedule Presentation
- 07/01/2021 - Training Available for New Medical Treatment Guidelines
- 06/15/2021 - New York State Workers' Compensation Board Celebrates 1000th Meeting of the Full Board
- 06/10/2021 - Update Regarding Health Care Practice Management Software
- 06/02/2021 - Update Regarding Periods of Temporary Total Disability Following Permanent Partial Disability Classification
- 05/21/2021 - Updated Direct Deposit Authorization Form
- 04/29/2021 - OnBoard: Limited Release - Begin Preparing for Access
- 04/27/2021 - Registration Resources / May 1 Deadline Reminders
- 04/20/2021 - New York State Workers' Compensation Board Announces Partnership with the New York State Bar Association to Provide Free Legal Services for Injured Workers
- 04/02/2021 - The Board Welcomes Acting Executive Director and Acting General Counsel in New Roles
- 03/30/2021 - OnBoard: Limited Release - Begin Preparing for Access
- 03/22/2021 - IME and Deposition Extensions Necessitated by COVID-19
- 03/19/2021 - OnBoard: Limited Release Updates for Attorneys!
- 03/19/2021 - OnBoard: Limited Release Updates for Providers!
- 03/19/2021 - OnBoard: Limited Release Updates for Insurers!
- 03/16/2021 - Attention Self-Insured Employers: Emergency Adoption and Proposed Rulemaking - New York Workers' Compensation Drug Formulary Update Regarding Prescription Notices
- 03/11/2021 - Updated Claims EDI R3.1 Implementation - January 24, 2022
- 03/02/2021 - Have You Used the MTG Lookup Tool Yet?
- 03/02/2021 - Implementation of Forms Associated with SLU Evaluations
- 02/16/2021 - Update: Effective Date of Formulary Refills and Renewals
- 01/31/2021 - Board Launches Redesigned Website
- 01/15/2021 - New York Workers' Compensation Drug Formulary New Resources
- 01/11/2021 - Effective Date Moved: New Medical Treatment Guidelines, DME Fee Schedule and Drug Formulary Prescription Refill Compliance To Take Effect Second Quarter 2021
- 01/06/2021 - Register for Electronic Download of Claim Notices
2020
- 10/30/20 - Training for New Medical Treatment Guidelines Available for Insurers, Self-Insured Employers, and Third-Party Administrators
- 10/16/20 - New Dashboard Feature for New York Workers' Compensation Drug Formulary
- 09/17/20 - Attention Employers and Health Care Providers: New Medical Treatment Guidelines
- 09/10/20 - Speeding up the resolution process for COVID-19 claims
- 09/04/20 - Attention Employers and Health Care Providers: New Board Initiatives
- 08/03/2020 - New Location for Brooklyn District Office
- 07/01/2020 - NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Celebrates 106th Anniversary
- 06/25/2020 - NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Announces New Appointments to Medical Director’s Office
- 06/12/20 - Revision to Indemnity-Only Section 32 Settlement Agreement
- 06/10/20 - Now Available: COVID-19 & Workers' Compensation Q&A
- 05/05/20 - Do You Use Software to Automatically Generate Board Forms?
- 04/24/20 - Important Virtual Hearings Update for Apple Users
- 04/22/20 - Board Extends Formulary Deadline for Prescription Renewals to January 1, 2021
- 04/16/20 - An Important Message for Carriers and Payers of Workers' Compensation
- 04/09/20 - COVID-19 Guidance: Submitting Medical Bills and Attached Reports
- 04/08/20 - Insurance Carriers, Self-Insured Employers, and TPAs - Designated Email Contact
- 04/02/20 - WCB COVID-19 Guidance: Frequently Asked Questions
- 04/03/2020 - April 21st Board meeting to be conducted by videoconference
- 02/18/2020 - NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Adds Free Android App for Virtual Hearings
2019
- 10/31/2019 - New York State Workers' Compensation Board Announces 2020 Assessment Rate
- 07/31/2019 - Board Announces Public Comment Period for Additional Medical Treatment Guidelines
- 06/19/2019 - Board Proposes New Regulation to Implement the Expanded Provider Law
- 06/19/2019 - NYS Workers' Compensation Board To Highlight Successes, Provide Training At Regional Conferences
- 05/29/2019 - Save the Date: NYS Workers' Compensation Board Summer 2019 Regional Conferences
- 05/02/2019 - For National Foster Care Month, New York Invites Working Parents to Learn How Paid Family Leave Helps Them When They Foster A New Child
- 04/17/2019 - Board Announces Third Revision of NYS Workers' Compensation Drug Formulary Regulation
- 01/23/2019 - Board Announces Second Revision of NYS Workers' Compensation Drug Formulary Regulation
- 01/17/2019 - New York Workers' Compensation Board Adds New, Free Tool For State-Of-The-Art Virtual Hearings
2018
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