Bill > S03584

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to modify the reporting requirements for independent medical examinations (IMEs). Currently, practitioners must submit IME reports to multiple parties, and this bill adds a specific requirement for electronic filing as an acceptable method of submission. The bill mandates that practitioners electronically file the IME report with the board and simultaneously mail a copy of the report directly to the claimant on the same day, unless the claimant explicitly opts out of receiving a mailed copy by providing written notice to the board. An independent medical examination is typically a medical evaluation conducted by a healthcare professional who is not the patient's regular treating physician, often used in workers' compensation cases to assess the nature and extent of a work-related injury or condition. The bill aims to streamline the reporting process by introducing electronic filing while ensuring that claimants continue to receive a copy of their examination report, with the option to decline mailed copies if they prefer.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3584