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State of New York

WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD

REQUEST FOR FURTHER ACTION BY CARRIER/EMPLOYER

ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD REFER TO THESE NUMBERS

3. CARRIER CODE

4. DATE OF INJURY

5. DISTRICT OFFICE

1. WCB CASE NO.

2. CARRIER CASE NO.

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NAME

ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES SHOULD BE SENT

6. CLAIMANT

Check if new address:

APT. NO.

7. EMPLOYER

8. CARRIER

9. ATTORNEY /

ATTY/REP ID NO.

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LICENSED REP.

10.INSTRUCTIONS: The carrier/employer seeks Board action regarding the claim identified above for the following reasons (check all that apply). Please note that the required documentation identified below must be attached to the form and submitted to the Board or must be referenced in the space provided below** (by date, name or title of document, and form ID) if it is already in the Board's electronic file. This form must be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the Workers' Compensation Board. (See mailing and e-mail filing address on reverse side.) A copy of this form and the attachments must be sent to the claimant and claimant's representative if one has been retained. A copy of this form and the attachments must also be sent to the health care provider if item a or b is checked.

Compensation:

a. Continuing payments directed by the Board should be suspended as of								pursuant to 12 NYCRR 300.23(b). (medical
or payroll documentation supporting suspension required)
b. Continuing payments directed by the Board should be reduced to					/wk as of				pursuant to 12 NYCRR
300.23(b). (medical or payroll documentation supporting reduction required)
c. Payments should be modified as claimant is working at full or reduced earnings as of										. (payroll documentation
supporting modification required)
d. Payments should be suspended as of		as claimant has voluntarily removed him/herself from or is no longer attached

to the labor market. (documentation supporting suspension required)

e. Payments should be suspended as of		because of disqualification pursuant to WCL § 114-a. (list of documents or
evidence to be produced required)

f. Payment of benefits should be transferred to Special Funds pursuant to WCL § 25-a. (documentation of a claim for compensation/

treatment more than 7 years after the injury/death and 3 years from the last payment of compensation required)

Medical Issues:

g. Claimant's disability is now amenable to a facial award or schedule loss of use award. (medical documentation indicating permanency

required)

h. Claimant's disability is now amenable to a non-schedule award. (medical documentation indicating permanency required)

i. Claimant has made an application to reopen a previously established claim seeking additional benefits, and pursuant to 12 NYCRR 300.22 the carrier contends

(statement as to the carrier's position on the payment of further benefits required)

j. Carrier requests transfer regarding Special Funds liability pursuant to WCL § 25-a.

k. Opioid Weaning under Non-Acute Pain Guidelines. (medical documentation indicating weaning goals and recommended weaning program/resource is required)

Other:

l. Parties have entered into a stipulation. (Form C-300.5 or written stipulation required)

m. Parties have reached an agreement and seek a Proposed Conciliation Decision. (Form C-312.5 or proposed findings required) n. Claimant has discontinued or settled a lawsuit pertaining to the accident/injury of this claim. (documents indicating discontinuance,

settlement, or closing statement required)

	o. Carrier has new or requested documentation regarding		(documents required)
	Other. (Explain fully in space provided below.)

**Document reference information (date, name/title, form ID):

I certify that this request for Board action is based upon reasonable grounds, and that this form with attachment(s) has been provided to the opposing party(ies). I also certify that (check one box below):

I have discussed the issue(s) above with the opposing party(ies) or its representative(s).

(give name of person contacted)		(on date)		and that (check one):

no settlement of the issue(s) could be reached.

I attempted to contact (give name)

to discuss the issue(s) above, that I have waited a reasonable time for a response, but that no discussion was forthcoming.

TO THE CARRIER/EMPLOYER

This form may be filed by the insurance carrier or employer in a workers' compensation case when it wants the Workers' Compensation Board to take action in the case. ATTACH ALL APPLICABLE EVIDENCE FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD. A copy of this form and the attachments must also be sent to the claimant, and his/her representative, if any. ITEMS a and b replace Form C-22b. If item a or b is checked, a copy of this form and the attachments must also be filed with claimant's attending doctor. If you would like on-line access to the case, you can register for eCase using the registration instructions available on the Board website under the eCase link.

Regarding Items a and b - Board Rule 12 NYCRR 300.23

This notice (items a and b) replaces Form C-22b for the purpose of notifying the Board of the carrier/employer's intention to reduce or suspend the claimant's payments in accordance with Board Rule 12 NYCRR 300.23. This notice may be filed in any case where there has been an award and a direction for continuation of payments and evidence is presented to support the suspension of payments or reduction in rate.

The Board, upon receipt of this notice and attachments, may either schedule a WC LAW JUDGE HEARING on this issue within 20 days during any period in which regular hearings are scheduled, or refer the matter to the Administrative Review Division for a determination of whether a reopening is warranted. In the event that the Administrative Review Division directs that the case be reopened, a WC Law Judge Hearing will be scheduled in an expeditious manner. IF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT ATTACHED, THE CASE WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING.

Cases at hearing points which do not have regularly scheduled hearings within 20 days may be scheduled at another hearing point. At the time a WC Law Judge hearing is held, either immediately after the Board's receipt of this notice and attachments or at the direction of the Administrative Review Division, the WC Law Judge will consider all available evidence and decide whether or not payments may be suspended or reduced.

PAYMENTS SHALL CONTINUE, AS DIRECTED, until there is a determination by the WC Law Judge that such payments may be suspended or reduced.

TO THE CLAIMANT

If you have any questions regarding the action being requested by the carrier/employer, please contact the nearest office of the Board. If you have retained legal counsel to represent you, you may contact him/her for assistance. Please remember to always use the WCB Case Number shown on the other side of this form when corresponding with the Board. If you would like to follow your claim on-line, you can register for eCase using the registration instructions available on the Board website under the eCase link.

AL RECLAMANTE

Si tiene alguna pregunta en relación a la acción solicitada por el patrono ó el seguro favor de comunicarse con la oficina más cercana de la Junta. Si está representado legalmente, debe comunicarse con sú representante para asesoramiento. Cuando se comunique con la Junta, siempre use el número de caso WCB que aparece en el otro lado de esta notificación. Si desea realizar un seguimiento en línea de su reclamo, puede registrarse para ingresar a eCase utilizando las instrucciones para registro que están disponibles en el sitio web de la WCB en el enlace eCase.

TO THE CLAIMANT - Regarding Items a and b

Please read this notice and attachments carefully. If item a or b is checked, this notice means that your employer (if self-insured) or its insurance company wants to suspend or reduce your compensation payments, for the reason indicated.

As explained above, your case may be scheduled for a hearing on this issue. Be sure to BE PRESENT, if you disagree with your employer or his/her insurance company. If you are NOT PRESENT, the W.C. Law Judge will make a decision based on available evidence. If your employer or his/her insurance company contends that your compensation payments should be suspended or reduced because your medical condition has improved (not because your earnings have increased), BRING TO YOUR HEARING THE MOST RECENT MEDICAL REPORT FROM YOUR DOCTOR THAT DESCRIBES YOUR CURRENT MEDICAL CONDITION.

PARA EL RECLAMANTE - Respecto de los puntos a y b

Lea atentamente esta notificación y los documentos adjuntos. Si están marcados los puntos a o b, esta notificación significa que el empleador (en caso de estar auto asegurado) o su compañía aseguradora, desea suspender o reducir los pagos de su indemnización, por el motivo que se indica.

Tal como se explica anteriormente, es posible que se fije una fecha para una audiencia sobre su caso en relación a este asunto. Asegúrese de ESTAR PRESENTE, en caso de que usted esté en desacuerdo con su empleador o su compañía aseguradora. Si usted NO ESTÁ PRESENTE, el juez que dirime sobre cuestiones laborales tomará una decisión a partir de la evidencia disponible. En caso

de que su empleador o su compañía aseguradora aleguen que se deben suspender o reducir los pagos de su indemnización debido a una mejoría de su condición médica (no debido a un aumento de sus ingresos), PRESENTE EN LA AUDIENCIA EL INFORME

MÉDICO MÁS RECIENTE QUE DESCRIBA SU CONDICIÓN MÉDICA ACTUAL, ESCRITO POR SU MÉDICO.

Section 114 of the Workers' Compensation Law provides, in part, that any employer or carrier, or any employee, agent, or person acting on behalf of an employer or carrier, who knowingly makes a false statement or representation as to a material fact for the purpose of avoiding provision of any payment or benefit under this chapter shall be guilty of a felony.

PO Box 5205

Binghamton, NY 13902-5205

Address for Email Filing: wcbclaimsfiling@wcb.ny.gov

Statewide Fax Line: 877-533-0337

www.wcb.ny.gov

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