New York State Insurance Fund

New York State Insurance Fund

Welcome to the New NYSIF

For more than 100 years, NYSIF has made it our mission to protect the millions of New Yorkers who work hard each day across the state. And while that mission hasn’t changed, the way we accomplish it has. As we find new and better ways to serve you and stay ahead in the industry, we’re making sure our brand stays ahead too. A new logo, colors and fonts will carry us into the future – and help us build on our past. We will always be a competitive carrier committed to ensuring a fair marketplace and guaranteed coverage for employers. Today, we’re just doing it all with a whole new look.

More About the New NYSIF

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NYSIF Winter 2020 Workers’ Comp Advisor

February 7, 2020

Our Winter 2020 Workers’ Comp Advisor newsletter is now available. Read all about our new Notification Center, faster policy processing and extended time to pay your premium bill. Also find updates about Paid Family Leave and DB/PFL payroll reporting, how to prevent slips, trips and falls, and news for medical providers regarding the New York Workers’ Compensation Drug Formulary and a new template for submitting form CMS-1500 to the Workers’ Compensation Board.

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DB & PFL for Farm Workers

February 5, 2020

The new Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practice Act, which took effect on January 1, 2020, is set to bring sweeping changes for New York state’s farm workers and their employers. Among them is that employers are now required to provide disability benefits as well as paid family leave to farm workers. Learn more about the types of farm workers covered under the new law by visiting our DB/PFL Farm Worker Coverage page. And if you’re an employer of farm workers who needs help in complying with the new law, see our Farm Bill Coverage Form.

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New DB Payroll Report

January 13, 2020

NYSIF is pleased to announce that we have updated our Disability Benefits Payroll Report for policy periods ending after 1/1/2020 based on customer feedback. The notable enhancements include a simpler format separating disability benefits and paid family leave reporting, and clearer instructions to complete the report. To ensure your policy is accurately priced, please login to your NYSIF disability benefits account at the end of each policy period to complete your report.