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NY A07168
Bill
Status
5/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Gina Sillitti
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AI Summary
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Requires death benefits under the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to be paid within 90 days of application filing with the workers' compensation board, unless a notice of controversy is filed by the employer or insurance carrier.
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Requires death benefits under the volunteer ambulance workers' benefit law to be paid within 90 days of application filing with the workers' compensation board, unless a notice of controversy is filed by the employer or insurance carrier.
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Mandates the workers' compensation board provide written notice to claimants within the 90-day period if discrepancies prevent processing, explaining the discrepancy and reason for delay.
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Requires the workers' compensation board to conduct outreach services providing coordinated information to death benefit claimants regarding available assistance with application procedures.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes the payment of certain volunteer firefighter and volunteer ambulance worker death benefits shall be within ninety days of the filing of application to receive such death benefit.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/3/2024