NY S00190

Requires death benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers to be paid within 90 days of filing an application with the Workers' Compensation Board

Allows an exception to the 90-day payment deadline if the employer or insurance carrier files a notice of controversy with the Workers' Compensation Board chair

Mandates written notice to claimants within 90 days if a discrepancy prevents processing the claim, explaining the issue and reason for delay

Requires the Workers' Compensation Board to conduct outreach services providing coordinated information to beneficiaries about available assistance with death benefit application procedures

Amends both the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law and Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law by adding new Section 7-b to each