N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law Section 13-N
Mandatory registration of entities which derive income from independent medical examinations

* 1. Any entity which derives income from independent medical examinations performed in accordance with subdivision four of section thirteen-a, subdivision three of section thirteen-k, subdivision three of section thirteen-1 and subdivision four of section thirteen-m of this article, whether by employing or contracting with independent examiners to conduct such independent medical examinations or by acting as a referral service or otherwise facilitating such examinations, shall register with the chair by filing a statement of registration containing such information prescribed by the chair in regulation. A fee may be imposed in accordance with regulations promulgated by the chair. Any such fees collected shall be used for the purpose of administering this section. * NB Effective until January 1, 2028 * 1. Any entity which derives income from independent medical examinations performed in accordance with subdivision four of § 13-A (Selection of authorized physician by employee)section thirteen-a of this article and § 137 (Independent medical examinations)section one hundred thirty-seven of this chapter, whether by employing or contracting with independent examiners to conduct such independent medical examinations or by acting as a referral service or otherwise facilitating such examinations, shall register with the chair by filing a statement of registration containing such information prescribed by the chair in regulation. A fee may be imposed in accordance with regulations promulgated by the chair. Any such fees collected shall be used for the purpose of administering this section. * NB Effective January 1, 2028 2. The chair shall assign a registration number to the entity upon registration. If an entity operates under more than one name, or in more than one location, the chair may assign a series of registration numbers which would differentiate each such sub-entity. In order to qualify as admissible medical evidence, for purposes of adjudicating any claim under this chapter, any report submitted to the board by an independent medical examiner who is employed by, or has contracted with, an entity as described in subdivision one of this section for the purpose of performing independent medical examinations, must include the registration number of such entity.

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The chair, upon finding that an entity that derives income from independent medical examinations has materially altered an independent medical examination report, or caused such a report to be materially altered, may revoke the registration of such entity, impose a penalty not exceeding ten thousand dollars and refer the matter to the attorney general for prosecution.

Source: Section 13-N — Mandatory registration of entities which derive income from independent medical examinations, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/WKC/13-N (updated May 29, 2026; accessed Jul. 18, 2026).

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Definitions 10
Liability for compensation 11
Alternative remedy 12
Compensation not allowed for first seven days 13
Treatment and care of injured employees 13–A
Selection of authorized physician by employee 13–AA
Medical appeals unit 13–B
Authorization of providers, medical bureaus and laboratories by the chair 13–C
Licensing of compensation medical bureaus and laboratories 13–D
Removal of providers from lists of those authorized to render medical care or to conduct independent medical examinations 13–E
Revocation of licenses of compensation medical bureaus and laboratories 13–F
Payment of medical fees 13–G
Payment of bills for medical care 13–H
Ombudsman for injured workers 13–I
Solicitation prohibited 13–J
Medical or surgical treatment by insurance carriers and employers 13–K
Care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed podiatrists 13–L
Care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed chiropractors 13–M
Care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed psychologists 13–N
Mandatory registration of entities which derive income from independent medical examinations 13–O
Pharmaceutical fee schedule 13–P
Comprehensive prescription drug formulary 14
Weekly wages basis of compensation 14–A
Double compensation and death benefits when minors illegally employed 15
Schedule in case of disability 15–A
Assessment on insolvent group self-insured trusts 16
Death benefits 16–A
Death benefits due to diesel exposure 17
Noncitizens 17–A
Limited English proficiency 18
Notice of injury or death 18–A
Notice: The New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund, Inc 18–B
Notice 18–C
Independent livery bases 19
Physical examination 19–A
Physicians not to accept fees from carriers 19–B
Treatment by physicians in employ of board 19–C
Actions against health services personnel 20
Determination of claims for compensation 21
Presumptions 21–A
Temporary payment of compensation 22
Modification of awards, decisions or orders 23
Appeals 23–A
Mistakes, defects and irregularities 24
Costs and fees 24–A
Representation before the workers’ compensation board 25
Compensation, how payable 25–A
Procedure and payment of compensation in certain claims 25–B
Awards to non-residents: Non-resident compensation fund 26
Enforcement of payment in default 26–A
Procedure and payment of compensation in claims against uninsured defaulting employers 27
Depositing future payments in the aggregate trust fund 27–A
Investments in obligations of designated public benefit corporations 27–B
Amortization of gains or losses 27–C
Appropriations to the aggregate trust fund 28
Limitation of right to compensation 29
Remedies of employees 30
Revenues or benefits from other sources not to affect compensation 31
Agreement for contribution by employee void 32
Waiver agreements 32–A
Waivers of specific coverage prohibited 33
Assignments 34
Preferences 35
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Jul. 18, 2026

Last modified:
May 29, 2026

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