NY S00952

Requires all death benefits under the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to be paid within 90 days of application filing with the workers' compensation board, unless the employer or insurance carrier files a notice of controversy.

Requires all death benefits under the volunteer ambulance workers' benefit law to be paid within 90 days of application filing with the workers' compensation board, unless the employer or insurance carrier files a notice of controversy.

Mandates the workers' compensation board provide written notice to claimants within the 90-day period if claim discrepancies prevent processing, explaining the discrepancy and reason for delay.

Directs the workers' compensation board to conduct outreach services providing coordinated information to death benefit applicants regarding assistance with the application process.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.