What Payers Need to Know - Archived Updates
May 12, 2022
OnBoard: Limited Release Updates
Phase Three of OnBoard: Limited Release (OBLR) is now live! OBLR has moved several important paper-based workers' compensation processes online, improving accuracy, efficiency and ultimately timeliness of benefits for injured workers. Read more about the key processes now available to health care providers and payers online.
To assist payers with OBLR, the Board has compiled useful information, such as training guides, webinars, and other resources.
As you continue to navigate the new system, do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.
- Ensure you meet the minimum system requirements to use OBLR.
- For assistance with Medical Portal registration, contact Customer Support at WCBCustomerSupport@wcb.ny.gov
- For general questions about OnBoard or OBLR, email OnBoard@wcb.ny.gov.
For any other questions, contact Customer Service at (877) 632-4996.
New/Updated Medical Treatment Guidelines Take Effect
In recent months, the Board has adopted more than a dozen new or updated MTGs. These all became effective with Phase Three of OBLR.
The Board has training available on the new and updated MTGs. Each training provides an overview of the General Guideline Principles, diagnoses associated with the body part or condition, as well as diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
New Maximum Weekly Benefit Rate Effective July 1, 2022
The maximum weekly benefit rate will be $1,125.46 for compensable lost time for workers' compensation claims with dates of injury during the period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Read more in Subject Number 046-1514.
New Resources on COVID-19 and Workers' Compensation
Since February, the Board has been hosting a series of webinars to aid workers with long-haul COVID-19 workers' compensation claims. You can view the slides and the recorded webinar. Visit the Board's COVID-19 web page for additional resources, including downloadable fact sheets you can share with patients.
Additional webinar dates are now available!
CMS-1500 Reminders
The July 1, 2022, implementation date for the Board's transition to the CMS-1500 universal medical billing form is quickly approaching, and we want to make sure you are prepared. Please review the April 18, 2022, GovDelivery for more details.
Read more about the CMS-1500 initiative and send your questions to CMS1500@wcb.ny.gov.
Telehealth Update
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. You can read more in Subject Number 046-1513.
Stay Informed!
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