How to Report Fraud
If you suspect that workers’ compensation or disability benefits fraud is happening, you can report it confidentially and anonymously by calling 1-877-WCNYSIF (926-9743) or using the button below.
Workers' Comp Fraud
The consequences of workers’ comp fraud reach far beyond the fraud and its victim. Fraud leads to lower trust and higher costs for all. Insurance fraud costs New York consumers millions of dollars every year in the form of increased premiums and higher prices for goods and services. Given the impact, it’s in everyone’s best interest – especially employers, employees and healthcare providers – to recognize and report workers’ comp fraud.
Workers’ comp claims can typically involve three parties: the injured worker or claimant, the policyholder or employer, and healthcare providers. Each of these parties can commit fraud, sometimes in collaboration with one another. Here’s a breakdown on key types of workers’ comp fraud:
Employer Fraud | Claims Fraud | Healthcare Fraud |
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Perpetrator: Employers/Policyholders |
Perpetrator: Employees |
Perpetrator: Healthcare providers |
Employer Fraud Tip Sheet | Claims Fraud Tip Sheet | Healthcare Fraud Tip Sheet |