As the New York State Workers' Compensation Board (Board) continues its efforts to expand the OnBoard family of services, we are focusing on the use of web-based platforms and electronic data submission to streamline our processes and move away from paper forms. To that end, we're transitioning to electronic submission of forms.

The electronic submission process will include data validation, provide additional fields to capture more specific information, ensure receipt of all required information, and automatically update the case file upon successful submission. These benefits will reduce errors and processing time compared to the current paper form process.

The Board will develop three electronic submission methods:

• eForm: An eForm add-on will be implemented in eCase that will enable users to complete the form and submit it electronically. The new process will walk users through each field in the eForm using a web-based wizard.
• XML: An XML file submission process, via secure file transfer protocol (sFTP), will be developed to submit electronic data to the Board.
• API: Development of an online submission and routing process via an application programming interface, or API, will enable separate computer systems to talk to one another and exchange data, automating manual data entry and streamlining the flow of form data into the case file.

There will be a mandatory testing process for stakeholders opting to submit form data via XML files or API. The testing must be completed successfully in order to submit electronic form information to the Board (for those stakeholders that opt in to using XML or API). There will be no mandatory testing process for stakeholders that submit eForm via eCase.

If you are interested in using the XML or API submission processes, please email the Board at eForms@wcb.ny.gov for more information about requirements and how you can prepare for the transition.