WCB COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the WCB COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES in the editor.
  2. Begin by reviewing the section on 'Communications Involving the Claimant'. Ensure you understand that if a claimant is represented, all communications must go through their attorney unless consent is given.
  3. Next, navigate to 'Communications Involving the Claimant’s Counsel'. Here, confirm that any communication from the employer's attorney should be directed solely to the claimant’s attorney.
  4. Proceed to 'Communications Involving the Employer' and ensure that you are aware of confidentiality requirements regarding claimant information.
  5. Continue with 'Communications Involving the Carrier', noting that similar confidentiality rules apply for workers' compensation carriers.
  6. Review 'Communications Involving Health Care Providers' to understand HIPAA regulations and how they affect communication about medical records.

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The WCB is responsible to provide you and your workers with the following services: Provide registered employers with workplace insurance coverage. Assess fair premiums. Learn more about industry classification and premium rate setting.
New York Consolidated Laws, Workers Compensation Law - WKC 13-a. Selection of authorized physician by employee. (1) An injured employee may, when care is required, select to treat him or her any physician authorized by the chair to render medical care, as hereafter provided.
6 Guidelines for Effective Employee Communications Appreciate the power of your people. Employees are a companys most powerful audience. Dont make assumptions. Be clear on whats happening. Create communications materials. Ask and ask again. Be authentic.
WCB is the administrator of the Workers Compensation Act and makes claim benefit decisions based on assessment of claim facts and application of legislation and policy. The WCB provides no-fault disability insurance for workplace injuries and illnesses to more than 160,000 employers and more than two million workers.
What is Workers Compensation insurance? Understood in the simplest terms, Workers Compensation insurance is a system that employers fund to ensure that workers are taken care of if they are injured at work.

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Communication guidelines are a set of standards and best practices that help your organization communicate effectively and consistently. They can cover various aspects of communication, such as tone, style, format, channels, frequency, and purpose.
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Payroll replacement WCB injury payouts will replace 90% of your salary or net earnings while you recover from the work-related injury or illness. The actual amount will still depend on your current situation: If you cannot work while youre recovering, you will receive the equivalent of 90% of your net earnings.

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