N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law Section 17-A
Limited English proficiency


1.

In accordance with Executive Law § 202-A (Language translation services)section two hundred two-a of the executive law, the board shall provide translation of (a) all documents and forms published by the board that injured employees complete;

(b)

all board documents that provide general information to injured employees on the process of applying for workers’ compensation benefits; and

(c)

all other vital documents as defined by subdivision five of Executive Law § 202-A (Language translation services)section two hundred two-a of the executive law relevant to services offered by the agency.

2.

The board shall provide interpretation services to injured employees with respect to its provision of services, information and/or benefits.

3.

The board shall:

(a)

develop a language access plan pursuant to subdivision three of Executive Law § 202-A (Language translation services)section two hundred two-a of the executive law and submit such plan to the office of general services;

(b)

publish the board’s language access plan on the board’s website; and

(c)

designate a language access coordinator who will work with the office of general services to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section and section two hundred two-a of the executive law.

4.

The language access coordinator for the board shall monitor the board’s compliance with this section by annually collecting data on the provision of language assistance services, the availability of translated materials, whether signage is properly posted, and any other relevant measures.

Source: Section 17-A — Limited English proficiency, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/WKC/17-A (updated Sep. 22, 2023; accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

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Definitions
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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
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Assignments
34
Preferences
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Safety net

Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2023

§ 17-A’s source at nysenate​.gov

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