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Chili's shooting survivor battles NYS Workers Compensation Board For Telehealth Access
May 20, 2022
Thu May 19 2022 - The woman who survived the 2018 killings at the Chili's restaurant in DeWitt says she's come a long way, thanks to therapy and medications. But she has a major bone to pick with the New York State Workers' Compensation Board, and she's not alone. Jessica Saum says the Board allowed her to see her therapist and her psychiatrist via telehealth during the pandemic, which has put her on a path where she sees a future beyond being the "Chili's survivor.
1.6 Billion = Profit For Insurance Companies
January 22, 2021
According to a report by "The Center for New York City Affairs", in 2018, workers' compensation insurance company profits increased to $1.6 billion.
Another article, this time from WorkCompCentral.com denoting the disparities in the NYS Workers' Compensation system
June 5, 2019
A new study finds that that workers' compensation benefits are surprisingly low in New York, a state known for its progressive policies and high cost of living. Meanwhile, workplace fatalities have spiked and insurance company profits ...
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