Workman's Compensation & Disability |
Worker's Compensation Specialist | 518.427.1551 or 888.484.7279 |
| Independent Medical Exam (IME) | ||||||||||
| This is to remind all members who are ordered to go to an Independent Medical Exam by the insurance company to bring someone with them to either videotape or record the exam | ||||||||||
| Helpful Information | ||||||||||
Workman's Compensation Packet
| We offer a Workman's Compensation packet that contains much of the information you will need if you suffer a compensation injury. If you need a packet sent to you, please call our orderline 24 hours a day at x305. | |||||||||
| WC MOU - Dispute Resolution | This MOU explains the process to review conflicting medical opinions regarding an employee's level of disability for a compensable injury. | |||||||||
| WC MOU - Medical Eval., Light Duty | This MOU explains the Medical Evaluation Program (MEP) established in Article 14.9. Light duty eligibility is also explained. | |||||||||
| New York State Insurance Fund | Administers benefits and eligibility for employees covered under workers compensation. | |||||||||
| NYS Workers' Compensation Board | Workers' compensation insurance provides weekly cash payments and the cost of full medical treatment, including rehabilitation, for covered employees who become disabled as a result of a disease or injury connected with their employment. It also provides payments for qualified dependents of a worker who dies from a compensable injury or illness. NYS Advocate for Injured Workers is a program offered by the Workers' Compensation Board to assist injured workers. | |||||||||
| Civil Service Law Article V | Transfers, reinstatement after separation for disability, leave for ordinary disability, separation for ordinary disability; reinstatement. | |||||||||
