2 million workers covered.
200,000 employers.
110 years.
NYSIF provides workers' compensation, disability and paid family leave coverage to New York State and beyond — and we've been doing it for 110 years.
Guaranteed and affordable coverage for New York.
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NYSIF Releases Report Linking Extreme Heat to Worker Safety; Offers Premium Credit
Governor Hochul has released a groundbreaking report from NYSIF showing that when the heat index is over 80°F, injuries resulting in workers' compensation claims were 45 percent more likely to arise and 20 percent more severe.
Governor Hochul also announced NYSIF's first-in-the-nation, voluntary climate action pilot program for hospitals, focused on improving worker health and safety while addressing the harmful impacts of climate change on the environment. The program provides premium credits of up to $1 million to NYSIF-insured hospitals that pledge to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and enhance their resilience to extreme weather events.
NYSIF NEWS
New Long Covid Information Sheet for Employers
NYSIF's new resource provides background on Long Covid and identifies strategies that can assist employers in supporting employees experiencing Long Covid.
NYSIF Expands Claim Mobile App to Include DB/PFL
NYSIF has expanded its NYSIF Claim mobile app to its short-term disability (DB) and paid family leave (PFL) claimants, allowing users to access real-time information about DB and PFL claims.
Small Business Support Team
NYSIF has created a Small Business Support Team to assist newly-established businesses obtain workers' compensation and to provide those policyholders with direct one-on-one support from NYSIF staff from initial underwriting through the renewal process.
Equal Monthly Billing
New! NYSIF now offers Equal Monthly Billing, allowing eligible businesses to spread their payments over the course of 12 months and eliminating larger deposits. This change will ultimately help small businesses managing cashflow throughout the annual billing cycle.
NYSIF Hosts MWBE Forum
Along with NYSIF Board of Commissioners Chair Kenneth R. Theobalds and NYSIF Executive Director & CEO Gaurav Vasisht, the event featured keynote speaker Kneeland Youngblood, Founding Partner, CEO and Chairman of Pharos Capital Group.
NYSIF Accelerates Benefit Payments to Injured Workers
NYSIF delivered nearly 800,000 faster payments to injured workers and beneficiaries while direct deposit enrollments rose 46% in last 18 months.