March 8, 2022
Proposed Addition of Section 325-1.26 to Title 12 of the NYCRR (Telehealth)
The Chair has proposed the addition of section 325-1.26 to Title 12 of the NYCRR, to provide the option for telehealth visits in some circumstances. While the Board has had several emergency regulations in place to allow for telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, this proposed addition would make telehealth a permanent part of the NYS workers' compensation system.
Read more in Subject Number 046-1585.
Proposed Revised Addition of Section 329-1.4 to Title 12 of the NYCRR (IOM)
The Chair has proposed the revised addition of section 329-1.4 to Title 12 of the NYCRR, to define intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IOM) and clarify how remote IOM may be performed.
Read more in Subject Number 046-1583.
Reminders
MTG trainings will again be available for CME credit soon; please watch for a communication from the Board and/or check the website for news. For non-CME training, go to Training (No CME Credits).
Use of Form CMS-1500 is mandatory. Visit CMS-1500 initiative for more details and send your questions to CMS-1500@wcb.ny.gov.
Visit the Board's website for OnBoard 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 COVID workers' compensation claims. Additional webinar dates are now available.
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 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.
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.
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