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In fact, it's all we do.
NYSIF provides workers' compensation, disability and paid family leave coverage to New York State and beyond — and we've been doing it for more than 100 years. We accept everyone, ensuring our expertise is available to all businesses and workers at the lowest possible price.
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NYSIF Releases Report Linking Extreme Heat to Worker Safety; Offers Premium Credit
Governor Hochul has released a groundbreaking report from NYSIF showing that when the heat index is over 80°F, injuries resulting in workers' compensation claims were 45 percent more likely to arise and 20 percent more severe.
Governor Hochul also announced NYSIF's first-in-the-nation, voluntary climate action pilot program for hospitals, focused on improving worker health and safety while addressing the harmful impacts of climate change on the environment. The program provides premium credits of up to $1 million to NYSIF-insured hospitals that pledge to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and enhance their resilience to extreme weather events.
NYSIF NEWS
PPE Proper Fit Credit
Ill-fitting PPE compromises safety and may discourage employees from using safety equipment. This is a one-time credit of up to 10% of annual premium (capped at $1,000) for the purchase of related safety equipment and materials. (For contracting risks only.)
Small Business Support Team
NYSIF has created a Small Business Support Team to assist newly-established businesses obtain workers' compensation and to provide those policyholders with direct one-on-one support from NYSIF staff from initial underwriting through the renewal process.
Equal Monthly Billing
New! NYSIF now offers Equal Monthly Billing, allowing eligible businesses to spread their payments over the course of 12 months and eliminating larger deposits. This change will ultimately help small businesses managing cashflow throughout the annual billing cycle.
NYSIF Hosts MWBE Forum
Along with NYSIF Board of Commissioners Chair Kenneth R. Theobalds and NYSIF Executive Director & CEO Gaurav Vasisht, the event featured keynote speaker Kneeland Youngblood, Founding Partner, CEO and Chairman of Pharos Capital Group.
NYSIF Accelerates Benefit Payments to Injured Workers
NYSIF delivered nearly 800,000 faster payments to injured workers and beneficiaries while direct deposit enrollments rose 46% in last 18 months.
NYSIF Announces Claim Mobile App
NYSIF's new workers' comp claim mobile app provides check/payment status, hearing dates, payment history and can even provide notifications for payments or important dates.