New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter V - Workers' Compensation
Subchapter D - Psychology Treatment And Care
Part 331 - Psychology Treatment And Care
Section 331.3 - Filing of reports

Universal Citation: 12 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 331.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

In order to expedite the processing of claims of disabled workers and to avoid, so far as possible, the appearance of psychologists in contested bill proceedings, the rules with respect to the filing of psychological reports by an attending psychologist are here stated:

(a) All psychological reports filed by an attending psychologist must contain the psychologist's authorization certificate number.

(b) Every psychologist shall file the following reports directly with the chair, and also with the employer or the employer's carrier, if known:

(1) within 48 hours following first treatment, a 48-hour preliminary report;

(2) within 15 days after filing the 48-hour preliminary report and in no event later than 17 days after first treatment, a 15-day report giving a complete report of injury and treatment;

(3) thereafter and during continuing treatment and without further request, a progress report at intervals of 45 days or less;

(4) immediately upon termination of treatment, a final report regardless of the date the last previous report was filed, except that where treatment is terminated within 48 hours following first treatment, the 48-hour preliminary report shall constitute the final report if so noted thereon; and

(5) additional or more frequent reports when requested by the chair and within three workdays after such request is made.

(c) Whenever a report is filed with the chair by an attending psychologist after the time within which it is to be filed, as provided herein and in subdivision (4) of section 13-m of the Workers' Compensation Law, has elapsed, the psychologist shall attach thereto a signed and verified statement giving the true reason or reasons why he or she requests to be excused for late filing.

(d) The following forms are prescribed for the use of psychologists in filing the required reports:

(1) form PS-4 for attending psychologist's 48-hour preliminary reports, 15-day reports, progress reports and final reports; and

(2) form C-27 for psychology report in support of application for reopening of a closed case.

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