DB-450 Claim Form - New York State Insurance Fund

1 ' Compensation for work-connected disability ..Unemployment Insurance Benefits ..Damages for personal injury ..Are you receiving or claiming : have received Disability Benefits for another period or periods of disability within the 52 weeks immediately before my present disability "YES" IS CHECKED IN ANY OF THE ITEMS IN 10a OR 10b, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:I have receivedclaimed from:for the period:YesYesBenefits under the Federal Social Security Act for long-term disability ..FirstYesYesADDRESSN umberStreet Apartment #City or Town StateZip CodeSocial Security Number Make a copy of this completed form for your records before you submit you become sick or disabled after having been unemployed more than four (4) must complete all items of Part A - The "CLAIMANT'S STATEMENT". Be accurate. Check all sure to date and sign your Claim (see item 12).

2 If you cannot sign this form , your representative may sign it on your behalf. In that event, the name, addressand representative's relationship to you should be noted under the not send in this Claim unless your health care provider completes and signs Part B - The "HEALTH CARE PROVIDER'S STATEMENT".Your completed Claim should be mailed WITHIN 30 DAYS after you become sick or disabled, to your last employer or your last employer's Insurance : READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS this form if you become sick or disabled while employed or if you become sick or disabled within four (4) weeks after termination of employment. Use Claim form DB-300 NOTICE AND PROOF OF Claim FOR DISABILITY BENEFITSrMiddleLastTEL. NO. ( )Date of BirthYesGive name of last employer. If more than one employer during the last eight (8) weeks, name ALL (Check one.) NoI have since worked for wages or profit.

3 YesIf "Yes", give dates:DayYearYesNoI worked that day. (Check one.) My disability is (if injury, also State HOW, WHEN, and WHERE it occurred) For the period of Disability covered by this Claim :PART A - CLAIMANT'S STATEMENT (Please print or type.) ANSWER ALL became disabled onEMPLOYERS Dates of Employment MonthBUSINESS NAMEBUSINESS ADDRESSTELEPHONE Day YearMo. Day YearAverage Gross Weekly Wages (Include bonuses, tips, commissions, reasonable value of board, rent, etc.)Are you receiving wages, salary, or separation pay? ..Name of Union and Local Number, if memberMy job is or was (Occupation)IF YOU have ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT CLAIMING DISABILITY BENEFITS, CONTACT THE NEARESTOFFICE OF THE NYS WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD, OR WRITE TO: WORKERS' COMPENSATIONBOARD, DISABILITY BENEFITS BUREAU, 100 BROADWAY-MENANDS, ALBANY, NY 12241-0005DB-450 (8/17)SI TIENE DUDAS RELACIONADAS CON LA RECLA ACCION DE BENEFICIOS POR INCAPACIDAD, COMUNIQUESE CON LA OFINCINA MAS CERCANA DE LA JUNTA DE COMPENSACION OBRERA DE NUEVA YORK O ESCRIBA A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD, DISABILITY BENEFITS BUREAU, 100 BROADWAY-MENANDS, ALBANY, NY 12241-0005 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER MUST COMPLETE PART B ON REVERSE fromI have read the instructions above.

4 I hereby Claim Disability Benefits and certify that for the period covered by this Claim I was disabled, and that the foregoing statements, including any accompanying statements, are to the best of my knowledge true and "Yes", fill in the following: I have been paid byClaimant Signature:After parts A, B & C are completed, fax to 518-437-5201 or mail to: NYSIF Document Control Center, Disability Claims, 1 Watervliet Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12206If signed by other than claimant, PRINT below: name, address, and relationship of of Information: The Board will not disclose any information about your case to any unauthorized party without your consent. If you choose to have such information disclosed to an unauthorized party, you must file with the Board an original signed form OC-110A, Claimant's Authorization to Disclose Workers' Compensation Records, or an original signed, notarized authorization letter.

5 you may telephone your local WCB office to have form OC-110A sent to you, or you may download it from our web page, \.JRY It can be found under the heading Common Forms Online. Mail the completed authorization form or letter to the address given SIGNED ON:Date:ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD PRESENTS, CAUSES TO BE PRESENTED, OR PREPARES WITH KNOWLEDGE OR BELIEF THAT IT WILL BE PRESENTED TO OR BY AN INSURER, OR SELF INSURER, ANY INFORMATION CONTAINING ANY FALSE MATERIAL STATEMENT OR CONCEALS ANY MATERIAL FACT SHALL BE GUILTY OF A CRIME AND SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL FINES AND IMPRISONMENT. Date of hire Last day workedDB-450 (8/17) After parts A, B, & C are completed, fax to 518-437-5201 or mail to: NYSIF Document Control Center, Disability Claims, 1 Watervliet Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12206 Health Care Provider's Name (Please Print): Phone HIP$A NOTICE - In order to adjudicate a Workers' Compensation Claim , WCL 13-8(4)(a) and 12 NYCRR require health care providers to regularly file medical reports of treatment with the Board and the carrier or employer.

6 Pursuant to 45 CFR , these legally required medical reports are exempt from HIP$A'S restrictions on disclosure of health StreetApt/SuiteCity/Town StateZip CodeOffice Address:ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD PRESENTS, CAUSES TO BE PRESENTED, OR PREPARES WITH KNOWLEDGE OR BELIEF THAT IT WILL BE PRESENTED TO OR BY AN INSURER OR SELFINSURER ANY INFORMATION CONTAINING ANY FALSE MATERIAL STATEMENT OR CONCEALS ANY MATERIAL FACT SHALL BE GUILTY OF A CRIME AND SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL FINES AND IMPRISONMENT.** Dates for the following:Remarks:In your opinion is this disability the result of injury arising out of the course of employment or occupational disease?**Even if considerable question exists, estimate date. Avoid the use of terms such as unknown or disability is pregnancy-related, enter ESTIMATED or ACTUAL delivery date:Nurse-Midwife License Number:Part B - Health Care Provider's Statement (Please Print or Type)- The Health Care Provider's Statement must be filled in completely and theIorm mailed to the Insurance carrier or self-insured employer, or returned to the claimant within SEVEN DAYS of the receipt of the form .

7 For item 7d, give the approximate date. Make some estimate. OF PROOF OF Claim FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS -Claimant's Name:Female while employed or becomes sick or disabled within four (4) weeks after termination of employment. Otherwise use the Claim form : Use this form only when the claimant becomes sick or indicated? / Analysis:Diagnosis Code: 's hospitalized? claimant will be able to perform usual work**.. of your first treatment for this Disability ..Date of your most recent treatment for this Disability ..Date claimant was unable to work because of this Disability .. yes, has form C-4 been filed with the Workers' Compensation Board?Licensed in the State of:I affirm that PhysicianChiropractorPodiatristI am a:DentistHealth Care Provider 's Signature:Date:MonthDayYearNoYesNoYesNoY esNoYesFax No:2. Soc. Sec. employee last worked: ____/____/____ :_____Fax No.

8 : (_____)_____Employer NAME:_____ Print name:_____ADDRESS:_____SIGNATURE:_____Da te: ___/___/___Phone No.: (_____)_____Weekly Wages 8 Weeks Prior to Disability (include value of board, lodging, and tips if any)NumberStreetStateApartment NumberZip CodeCity / TownGROSS WEEKLY WAGES YearDayNo. of Days WorkedWeek EndingMonthEMPLOYER INFORMATION:NYSIF DISABILITY POLICY NUMBER:_____ Part C - EMPLOYER'S STATEMENT 1. 3. Employee's (claimant's) name:Employee's (claimant's) address: of hire: Employee's occupation:OwnerOfficer Date employee's wages ceased: ____/____/____ 10. ____/____/____ Date employee's wages TOTALPart-TimeNoNoNoNoNoIs employee receiving or claiming Unemployment .. YesIs employee receiving or claiming Workers' Comp.. YesDid this disability occur as a result of employment? .. YesIs employee in a Union providing Disability Benefits?

9 YesAre you aware of other employment claimant may have ?.. of TheseNoDid employee receive PAID SICK TIME during disability?..YesIf YES, are you requesting reimbursement for paid sick time?..YesDates employee received paid sick time: From ___/___/___To ___/___/___Requesting reimbursement for other type of continued pay? ..YesE-mail: _____FEIN:_____Dates employee received continued pay: From ___/___/___ To ___/___/___ Type of continued pay received: _____Is the employee a(n):Partner explain why: _____Date employee returned to work (if applicable): ____/____/____High School StudentIf the employee is no longer in your employ, State OF NEW YORK Andrew M. Cuomo, GovernorWORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARDSTATEMENT OF RIGHTS - DISABILITY BENEFITS LAWIF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WORK BECAUSE OF A NON-OCCUPATIONALILLNESS OR INJURY, you may BE ENTITLED TO DISABILITY BENEFITSIF YOU have DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING A Claim form OR NEED HELP IN FILLING IT OUT, OR IF YOU have ANYOTHER QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS ABOUT A NON-WORK RELATED INJURY OR ILLNESS, CONTACT ANY OFFICE OFTHE WORKERS' COMPENSATION information is a simplified presentation of your rights as required by Section 229of the Disability Benefits Law.

10 Your employer's disability benefits Insurance carrier is:THIS AGENCY EMPLOYS AND SERVES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITHOUT RESUMEN ESTA ESCRITO EN ESPANOL AL (8-09)Your employer is required by law to provide for the payment of Disability Benefits to his/her Disability Benefits are payable for any non-work related injury or illness (including disability due topregnancy) beginning with the 8th consecutive day of disability. Benefits are payable for up to 26 weeks. Benefitpayments are based on your average weekly wages for the eight weeks immediately prior to your disability, and aresubject to the maximum allowable by the law in effect on the initial day of disability. Your employer or union mayprovide for different benefits which are at least as favorable as statutory benefits under an approved DisabilityBenefits Plan or Claim BENEFITS you should file written notice and proof of disability ( Claim form DB-450 ) with your employeror the Insurance carrier named below within 30 days from the first day of your disability, or all or part of your claimmay be rejected.