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Aug 27, 2026

New York State Workers’ Comp 202 – Best Practices to Access Benefits for Workers

The New York State Workers' Compensation Board continues its webinar series for workers and their advocates, and there is still time to register!

Workers’ Comp 202 is a deeper dive into best practices workers can use to access their workers’ compensation benefits. This presentation will cover:

  • understanding labor market attachment,
  • details on benefit periods and how benefit rates are calculated,
  • the importance of items such as the degree of disability and the Carrier Continue Payments (CCP) order,
  • how advocates can help workers and comply with privacy provisions,
  • The Board’s New York Medical Treatment Guidelines, and more!

The sessions are free and there will be time for your questions.

Register here

Thursday, August 27, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

More information

Visit the Advocate for Injured Workers section of the Board’s website for additional resources.

You can also call the Advocate for Injured Workers at (877) 632-4996 or email advinjwkr@wcb.ny.gov.


Having trouble?

If you are having trouble registering for or attending either of these webinars, check out these Webinar FAQs.

2026 Conference 

Don't miss the Board's conference on October 16, 2026. 

This full-day program is open to anyone with a professional interest in workers' compensation and will provide multiple Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit-bearing opportunities. 

Register today! 

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