Filing a Report of Injury

It is the employer's responsibility to file Employer's Report of Work-Related Injury/Illness (Form C-2) with NYSIF and the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) immediately upon becoming aware of a work-related injury, unless it is being treated as a First Aid case, and no later than 10 days after the employer's knowledge of a work-related injury. The fastest and easiest way to complete a C-2 is to use NYSIF’s eFROI^® which will automatically electronically send the C-2 to the WCB.

Effective April 1, 2009, the Workers' Compensation Board imposes strict new standards concerning filing of the recently updated Form C-2 (dated 08/09). There are serious consequences for failure to use the new C-2, including penalties of $50 to $2,500 payable by the employer. Do not use old versions of the C-2 on and after April 1, 2009.

On and after April 1, 2009, you must also provide your injured employee with a Claimant Information Packet (Compendio Información Reclamante). This information must be provided by the employer to the injured employee before filing the Employer's Report of Work-Related Injury/Illness (Form C-2).

Claimant Information Packet (English)
Claimant Information Packet (Spanish) 

NYSIF eFROI^®

Once you have determined when to file a report of injury or illness, don’t delay. Early filing helps the employer lower overall claim costs by allowing NYSIF to actively manage the claim as soon as possible. NYSIF eFROI^® is the fastest way to report workplace injuries to NYSIF. The online system allows employers to electronically file a Employer's Report of Injury/Illness (Form C-2) with NYSIF and the WCB 24/7, eliminating the need for paper mail. 

Policyholders may submit a First Report of Injury electronically. NYSIF eFROI^® retains a permanent report of injury, retrievable on the web with your claim number or transaction number, policy number and the last four digits of the claimant's social security number. For those employers who do not want to report electronically, a blank Form C-2 for paper filing can be obtained from the WCB.

Notify NYSIF immediately if you are suspicious about a claim. Statements made in Form C-2 have been held to be binding by the WCB. Contact NYSIF for guidance in use of language in reporting doubtful or questionable claims.

In all cases, immediately notify NYSIF of any new developments or information bearing on a case after Form C-2 has been filed. When there is a change in work status, use WCB Form C-11, “Employer's Report of Injured Employee's Change in Status or Return to Work,” and notify your NYSIF case manager.