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If a claim is suspected to be fraudulent, what can the Trust do? Can companies help control costs by ensuring that only legitimate claims are paid?

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If a claim is suspected to be fraudulent, what can the Trust do? Can companies help control costs by ensuring that only legitimate claims are paid?

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Once participants join the Trust, they become actively involved in the claim process. Each month participants can access their loss reports online via WebReports. Participants are provided with written updates and status reports on any claim reserved at $25,000 or more. Participants are notified of Workers’ Compensation Board hearings and are encouraged to send someone from the organization to attend. If participants suspect fraudulent claims, when economically feasible the Trust will investigate to the extent required in order to determine legitimacy. The Trust covers any costs incurred for surveillance or investigative activities and, by proactively combating fraud, saves money for individual agencies and for the entire Trust. Back to Top Do I really need workers’ compensation coverage? What if we only work with independent contractors? f your organization utilizes the services of individuals you consider “sub-contractors,” the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board will require

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