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Updated 2026 Board Closures

February 11, 2026

Get your claims notices faster! Download on demand

February 9, 2026

Governor Hochul Highlights New Collaboration Between Workers' Compensation Board, SUNY and CUNY to Help Injured Workers Access Free Community College

February 6, 2026

Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 9, Pre-Hearing Conferences

February 5, 2026

Webinar series: What Providers Need to Know

January 27, 2026

Proposed Amendments to Sections 329-1.3, 329-4.2, 333.2, 343.2, and 348.2 of Title 12 of the NYCRR (Fee Schedule Updates)

January 15, 2026

Upcoming depositions regulation update

January 7, 2026

ICYMI: Claimants and witnesses must appear on video when testifying during virtual hearings

December 17, 2025

Process update: Amending Board decisions for typographical or other minor errors

December 9, 2025

Claimant IMEs - Cost and Disbursements

November 17, 2025

Important changes to Form C-8.1B

October 1, 2025

Code Enforcement webinar resources now available

July 22, 2025

WEBEX UPDATE REQUIRED! New version of the Webex application for virtual hearings

July 18, 2025

No AM hearings 7/21/25 - planned virtual hearings maintenance

July 8, 2025

Dental Fee Schedule update

June 20, 2025

Efficiency Enhancements: Issue 6, RFA-1LC

April 22, 2025

Important updates to C-300.5 and C-312.5 forms

April 7, 2025

Updates regarding Section 32 waiver agreement forms

April 7, 2025