Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

October 18, 2005

VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION – DR. RAFEAK MUHAMMAD, M.D.

Please be advised that effective May 10, 2005, Dr. Rafeak Muhammad voluntarily resigned his authorization (number 147499-8W) to treat workers' compensation claimants. Dr. Muhammad's office is located at 112-14 Liberty Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11419.

Dr. Muhammad is prohibited from rendering medical or other treatment and care to individuals who have suffered work-related injuries or illnesses. Medical reports submitted for treatment rendered prior to May 10, 2005 are valid, but are invalid for any treatment rendered after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Muhammad regarding treatment he rendered prior to the resignation's effective date should not be denied due to this resignation.

VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION – DR. NORMAN MICHAEL HEYMAN, M.D.

Please be advised that effective September 16, 2005, Dr. Norman Michael Heyman voluntarily resigned his authorization (number 095786-0B) to conduct independent medical examinations of workers' compensation claimants. Dr. Heyman's offices are located at 245 Union Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-3064 and 77 Tarrytown Road, White Plains, NY 10607-1639.

Dr. Heyman is prohibited from conducting independent medical examinations of individuals who have suffered work-related injuries or illnesses. Medical reports submitted for examinations rendered prior to September 16, 2005 are valid, but are invalid for any examinations rendered after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Heyman regarding examinations he rendered prior to the resignation's effective date should not be denied due to this resignation.

Any questions regarding these matters should be referred to the Office of General Counsel at (518) 486-9564.