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15-8 Cases - ANSWER§15-8 is a section of the NYS WC law relating to disability following previous permanent physical impairment. §15-8 no longer applies for loss dates after June 30, 2007. 25-A Cases - ANSWER§25-A is a section of the NYS WC law that applies to cases closed (NFA), in which the date of accident is more than seven (7) years ago, and in which the date of the last indemnity payment is more than three (3) years ago. If the WCB establishes 25-A, then medical and indemnity payment...

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a. What is Workers Compensation Insurance? i. It is not "insurance" in the general sense that we think, like car or homeowners insurance. ii. It is a social insurance, similar to unemployment or social security. iii. It's the oldest form of social insurance known to man iv. This insurance is provided by the employer to the workers b. Two types of Workers Compensation benefits: i. Indemnity Benefits ii. Medical Benefits Brainpower Read More 0:05 / 0:15 i. Indemnity B...

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1. All states stipulate in their laws that benefits are payable only after a waiting period following the report of disability. About how many days is it and what does it apply to? - ANSWERAbout 7 Days & Applies only to cash indemnity payments and NOT to Medical and Hospital. 2. What can an employer do to reduce or control the costs associated with workers' compensation? What is the relative effectiveness of each one? - ANSWERPrevent injuries. When injuries do occur, manage your claims acc...

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