New York S00295 allows reopening of workers' compensation claims for COVID-19 disability within one year of the bill's effective date.

New York S00295 amends the workers' compensation law by adding a new section 3-a, which reopens claims for disability caused by COVID-19. This provision ensures that claims for compensation based on a COVID-19 diagnosis will not be disallowed if filed within one year of the bill's effective date. Additionally, the board is required to permit the filing of previously denied claims for disability due to COVID-19. This act takes effect immediately and will be repealed two years after its effective date.

New York S00295 allows reopening of workers' compensation claims for COVID-19 disability within one year of the bill's effective date.

New York S00295 amends the workers' compensation law by adding a new section 3-a, which reopens claims for disability caused by COVID-19. This provision ensures that claims for compensation based on a COVID-19 diagnosis will not be disallowed if filed within one year of the bill's effective date. Additionally, the board is required to permit the filing of previously denied claims for disability due to COVID-19. This act takes effect immediately and will be repealed two years after its effective date.