Due to the severe weather conditions anticipated to impact Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties on Monday, 2/23/26, there will be no in-person hearings at Board locations in these counties.

CMS-1500 electronic submission is mandatory

Special Disability Fund

WCL §§ 14(6) and 15(8)

The Special Disability Fund reimburses insurers for claims with dates of accident before 7/1/2007 where the claimant was classified as permanently partially disabled (WCL §15(8)) or where the insurer is liable for paying concurrent employment benefits (WCL §14(6)). The Special Disability Fund is administered by the Special Funds Group.

Special Disability Fund Reimbursements

There are specific processes and forms to use when requesting reimbursement from the Special Disability Fund.

WAMO Settlements

Waiver Agreement Management Office (WAMO) negotiates and seeks Board approval for Section 32 waiver agreements on behalf of the Special Disability Fund for WCL §§ 14(6) and 15(8) claims.