New York Workers' Compensation FAQs

• Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
  A: The employee notifies the employer of the accident in writing, as soon as possible, but within 30 days. The employee who has lost time from work files a claim with the … More
• Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
  A: Employees should be covered if they are in an employment conducted for profit. Employees of counties and municipalities engaged in work defined by the law as … More
• Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
  A: You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent … More
• Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
  A: The worker is free to choose any physician, chiropractor, podiatrist, psychologist (upon referral from an authorized physician), outpatient clinic of a hospital or … More
• Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
  A: Cash benefits are not paid for the first seven days of the disability, unless it extends beyond fourteen days. In that case, the worker may receive cash benefits from … More
• Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
  A: If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your … More
• Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
  A: If a claim is rejected or not paid, the employee should complete the reverse side of the Notice of Rejection (sent by the employer/carrier/the Special Fund, within 45 … More

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