Workers Comp

If you have been injured on the job:

• Step 1. Seek any required urgent medical treatment immediately. 

  • Your medical provider should be authorized by the New York State Workers Compensation Board (WCB). You can find an authorized provider at the link or phone number below:

    • http://www.wcb.ny.gov/health-care-provider-search/

    • (800) 781-2362

• Step 2. Call the CPMU President, VPO or VPA to report your incident as soon as possible. 

• Step 3. File a CPMU Incident Report 

• Step 4. File a claim with the New York State Workers Compensation Board (WCB):

  • Part A. Send WCB form VAW-1 and form C-3.1 to officers@cpmu.com (must be done within 90 days of incident)

  • Part B. Send WCB form VAW-3 to officers@cpmu.com and mail to the WCB (instructions are on the form)

  • Part C. CPMU will file your claim with our workers comp insurance provider, NYS Insurance Fund (volunteers do not file with NYSIF directly)

  • Part D. NYSIF will contact you directly after the claim is filed by CPMU. 

• Extra Steps

  • All animal bites must be reported to the NYC Health Department using this form

  • If you have potentially been exposed to HIV, you must file form VAW-11C with CPMU and the WCB

• Important Notes

  • DO NOT PAY ANY MEDICAL BILLS. Worker's comp claims must be paid directly by our insurance provider, NYSIF. NYSIF will contact you with information about how to submit bills. 

  • All prescriptions must be filled using NYSIF's prescription benefits program through the CareComp Network of CVS Caremark. You can find the closest participating pharmacy by calling 866-493-1640 or ask NYSIF after the claim has been filed. 

For more information, visit this website:

http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/vf-vaw/volunteer-ambulance-workers.jsp