Recent News
NYS WCB at the NYSCA 2025 Fall Convention in Syracuse
The NYSCA is pleased to announce that New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Executive Director Steven Scotti and Medical Director Dr. James Tacci will join us at the Fall Convention in Syracuse on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. This session is...
On the Agenda | September 2025
The newest issue of On the Agenda, NYSCA’s official quarterly publication, is now available! This statewide newsletter offers timely updates on NYSCA activities, policy developments, and issues impacting the chiropractic profession in New York. Whether you're...
Updated Mandated Reporter Training – Due November 2026
As part of New York State’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable children, recent legislation has expanded training requirements for mandated reporters. Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024 amended Social Services Law § 413 to ensure that professionals are...
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Updates Form C-4.3
Today the NYS Workers' Compensation Board released an updated version of the C-4.3 permanent impairment form. Since all providers are now required to bill electronically, the billing section of the Form has been removed. If your patient has achieved Maximum Medical...
Urgent action needed for August 1 CMS-1500 electronic submission mandate
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is requiring health care providers to submit the CMS-1500 universal billing form electronically, through a Board-approved electronic submission partner, effective August 1, 2025. Starting that date, the workers’ compensation...
BCBS Settlement Deadline Approaching
As previously reported by the NYSCA Insurance Committee (The NIC), the deadline to submit a claim for the $2.8 billion BCBS settlement is July 29, 2025. If you provided services to BCBS patients between July 24, 2008 and October 4, 2024, you may be eligible to submit...
UHC Medicare Advantage: Request for Redacted Denials
Have you received a UHC Medicare Advantage claim denial indicating 'precertification/ authorization/ notification absent' for cases where clinical submission was not required? Did you follow the correct process? If so, we...
Update to NYS Workers’ Compensation Electronic Submission
Providers must sign up with a NYS WCB approved clearinghouse for services rendered on and after August 1, 2025. To facilitate the process, the WCB has removed the necessity to obtain approval from the Board to submit electronically (effective 7/28/25). For...
NYSCA Members now have complimentary access to the Clinical Compass Evidence Center!
We are pleased to announce a new member benefit designed to enhance clinical decision-making and support evidence-based chiropractic practice: Free Access to the Clinical Compass Evidence Center, available exclusively to members of our association through...
Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Phishing Fax Requests
National Government Services (NGS) wants to share with our providers an urgent issue that has been identified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS has been flooded with incoming complaints regarding illegitimate faxes being sent to providers...
The NYSCA Merch Store is Now Live
We’re excited to launch the official NYSCA merchandise store, designed with chiropractors in mind. Clinic-appropriate apparel Minimalist NYSCA logo for easy co-branding Comfortable, professional, and affordable Whether you’re outfitting your team or looking for...
2025 End of Session Update
New York’s 2025 legislative session concluded just after 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18th. The Senate wrapped up its work on June 13, around the time that the session was originally scheduled to conclude for both houses. The legislative session in Albany is normally...
NYSCA Legislative Update: End of Session
As you are aware, this year’s legislative session has been quite the ride! As you may recall, the budget which was due on April 1, was not approved until early May. At the same time, your NYSCA officers and legislative committee attended a leadership lobby day where...
Introducing the NYSCA Saatva Member Privilege
What if you could help your patients sleep better—and enjoy exclusive perks for yourself? NYSCA members now have access to exclusive savings and rewards through our new partnership with Saatva, the leader in luxury, eco-friendly sleep products. Special discounts for...
NYS Senate and Assembly Pass Virtual Credit Card Bill
Today’s Big, Breaking News: Senate and Assembly Pass Insurance Payment Bill That Improves Provider Choice! More breaking news from Albany, where they’re heading into the homestretch of the 2025 regular legislative session. Both the Senate and Assembly have passed...