February 3, 2022
Enhanced Virtual Hearings Webpages and Resources
The Board recently shared enhancements to our virtual hearings webpages and resources. In addition to a new and improved look and revamped information on the virtual hearings webpage and app webpage, a QR code is now available to make joining a hearing using a mobile device quicker and easier than ever.
Read more in a notification dated January 25, 2023 .
Enhancement to Prior Authorization Request (PAR) Details for Health Care Providers and Payers
To continue improving the OnBoard experience for payers and health care providers, the Request Details portion of MTG Confirmation PARs has been enhanced to include more information for users. This enhancement adds MTG Variance conversion information to health care provider and payer dashboards when an MTG Confirmation PAR has changed to an MTG Variance.
Read more in a notification dated January 19, 2023 .
OnBoard Email Updates
Based on feedback received from the provider community, Change in PAR Status emails now include new information.
- In addition to the previous content in the subject line, the PAR status and WCB Case ID are now included, providing additional at-a-glance details and greater ability for organizations to apply mail rules.
- The text of the email will include a due date, when applicable, ensuring the time frame for proper response is clear.
Emergency Adoption of Amendments to 12 NYCRR 325-1.8, 329-1.3, 329-4.2, 333.2, and 348.2 (Telemedicine)
The Chair has adopted, on an emergency basis, amendments to 12 NYCRR 325-1.8, 329-1.3, 329-4.2, 333.2, and 348.2 to allow telemedicine in some circumstances. These amendments supersede the previous emergency telemedicine adoption to keep telemedicine in effect during the regulatory process for the permanent telehealth proposal.
Read more in Subject Number 046-1578.
Reminders
MTG trainings will again be available for CME credit later this month. For non-CME training, go to Training (No CME Credits).
Use of the CMS-1500 form is now mandatory. Visit CMS-1500 initiative for more details and send your questions to CMS-1500@wcb.ny.gov.
OnBoard is now live. Visit the Board's website for training guides, webinar recordings, and other resources.
The Board is hosting free COVID-19 & workers' comp webinars. The Board has been hosting a series of webinars to aid workers with long-haul COVID-19 workers' compensation claims. New dates will be announced soon on the Board's Upcoming Webinars page.
The latest versions of several Paid Family Leave presentations are now available, including family care, foster care/adoption, military leave, and bonding. Visit the Paid Family Leave website for more information.
The Board is hosting free webinars for providers who want to become Board authorized. The Board has been hosting a webinar series for health care providers who want to learn more about becoming Board-authorized to treat injured workers in the NYS workers' compensation system. If you missed our last session, you can view the slides and recording on our website.
If you are interested in applying for Board authorization, the process is easy and is done online. Read more about becoming authorized here on the Board's website.
Stay Informed!
Check out the Board's Health Care Providers Recorded Webinars web page for past webinars.
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