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NY A08726
Bill
Status
2/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Extends the timeline for the workers' compensation board to determine the responsible insurance carrier from 10 days to 30 days after a new claim is filed.
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Designates the uninsured employers' fund as the responsible party (instead of insurance carrier) when the board cannot identify the responsible carrier within the 30-day period.
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Requires the uninsured employers' fund to immediately commence benefit payments and provide medical care once appointed as the responsible party.
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Takes effect on the same date as chapter laws of 2021 (bills S. 6628-A and A. 359-A) that originally established this uninsured employers' fund appointment process.
Legislative Description
Requires the workers' compensation board to appoint the uninsured employers' fund as the responsible party when the identity of the responsible insurance carrier for the employer cannot be determined within thirty days of the filing of a new claim.
Last Action
signed chap.35
2/24/2022