NY A00571

Requires insurance carriers and self-insured employers to notify injured employees or their representatives when a workers' compensation claims representative is replaced or assignment is terminated.

Defines "claims representative" as any employee, agent, or representative of an insurance carrier or self-insured employer responsible for processing, adjudicating, or settling workers' compensation claims.

Mandates notification be sent by electronic means or certified/registered mail with return receipt requested to the last known address within fourteen business days of the change.

Notice must include the name and contact information of the new claims representative when a replacement has been assigned.

Takes effect ninety days after becoming law.