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Are the New York workers’ comp reforms helping or hurting?

Starting in 2007, the New York workers’ compensation system has undergone a number of major reforms.  The question for many, however, is – were these reforms successful?

According to a series of studies conducted by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), the New York workers’ comp system is slowly starting to change – for the better.

What are some changes that have had an effect so far?

• A reduction in delays for claim resolution and benefits receipt; cut timeframe for appeal cut to 90 days;
• Pharmacy fee reforms that cut down the average price per pill by up to 31 percent for the most commonly used prescription drugs;
• An increase in maximum statutory weekly benefits, taking them from $400 all the way to $600 over three years;
• Up the limit for weekly benefits to cut down on the number of injured workers whose weekly income was capped by the limit.  Before the reforms 48 percent of injured workers had their weekly incomes capped by the limit, afterwards 35 percent were affected;

Some changes, like the 10 year limit on partial permanent disability (PPD) wage replacement limit, have yet to take effect.  Changes like this will likely save a great deal of money for businesses and workers’ comp insurers in New York, but may not please affected workers.

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