New York State Insurance Fund

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.


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NYSIF NEWS

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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