claims given in Subject Number 046-656 issued 12/20/2013.
The Workers' Compensation Board (Board) will transition the management of established Uninsured Employers' Fund (UEF) claims to SAFE, LLC effective February 1, 2019. World Trade Center Volunteer Claims will remain with the present administrator, Triad Group LLC, and are not included in or impacted by this announcement. Claims that will come under the management of SAFE are those where liability has been determined, and medical, and/or indemnity payments must be made. SAFE will perform all claim-related functions and legal representation on behalf of the UEF. Claimants, and all parties of interest, including health care providers and legal representatives, will receive individual written notice of the change in claim administrator.
The transition of claim management should have no impact on claimants receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Claimants who are receiving biweekly indemnity benefits will continue receiving benefits on the same schedule in place today. For medical and transportation reimbursement requests after February 1, 2019, the Claimant's Record of Medical and Travel Expenses and Request for Reimbursement (Form C-257) must be sent to SAFE for processing with a copy to the Board. For medical services provided on or after February 1, 2019, in established cases only, health care providers should send new medical reports, bills and authorization requests to SAFE, and send a copy to the Board. Previously filed documents should not be re-sent.
Documents, including medical reports and bills, should also be sent to Ms. DeDio at the above mailing address and fax number.