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Business Relationship

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Workers' Compensation

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Workers' Compensation Policyholder Account Verification

Please enter your policy number. Next, please enter the Document Number from a recent Information Page or your Bill Number from a recent Billing Statement of your policy.

Policy Number

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Disability Benefits Policyholder Account Verification

Disability Benefits Policy Number

FEIN

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Workers' Compensation Broker Account Verification

Please enter your NYSIF representative ID and the policy number for a NYSIF policy you represent.

NYSIF Representative Number

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Disability Benefits Broker Account Verification

Disability Benefits Rep ID Need help finding your Rep ID?

Disability Benefits Policy Number One policy number only - numbers only, no dashes

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Claim Services

You will need your NYSIF claim number and a valid email address to begin. Beneficiaries will be prompted to enter the claim number of the deceased claimant. For all other required information (SSN, DOB, Zip), the beneficiary should enter his/her own information. If you are an ATF Claimant or beneficiary having an issue registering for an online account, please contact your ATF Case Manager

Claim Number

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6D-789876 would be entered as 789876

Last 4 Digits of SSN Numbers only, no dashes

Mailing Zip Code

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NYSIF Medical Payee Verification

Check Number

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Check Amount

Zip Code for Primary Payment Address

Independent Medical Examination Provider Account Verification

If you have not received an authorization notice from NYSIF to perform Independent Medical Exams, please contact the district office that you would like to do work for.

If you have received an authorization notice from NYSIF, please provide the following information:

NYSIF Provider Number

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Investigator Account Verification

If you have not received an authorization notice to perform investigations and wish to become a NYSIF approved investigator, please call (212) 312-7058.

If you have received an authorization notice from NYSIF, please provide the following information:

NYSIF Provider Number

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Disability Benefits Representative ID Help

Workers' Compensation Policy Help

Workers' Compensation Policy Bill Number Help

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Terms & Conditions

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Terms & Conditions

(I) Introduction

Please read these Terms and Conditions of Use ('Terms of Use') carefully before initiating an online transaction with The New York State Insurance Fund (“NYSIF”) through either its website or its mobile applications (collectively, “NYSIF’s online products”) . A “transaction” as used in the Terms of Use may include, but is not limited to, accessing claim information and communicating with a NYSIF claim manager. Please note that the Claimant Mobile Application specifically can provide information including but not limited to: general claim information, payment information, information on upcoming hearings and independent medical exams, and the ability to link all open NYSIF claims to one user account. Your use of NYSIF’s online products for any and all transactions is expressly conditioned on your acceptance of these Terms of Use and the conditions set forth in the NYSIF Internet Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”). Additionally, the terms of the Privacy Policy are expressly incorporated by reference herein. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy, you must not attempt a transaction through NYSIF’s online products. Should you not wish to use NYSIF’s online products, NYSIF continues to provide core services through other conventional methods, such as by phone. NYSIF reserves the right to modify the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of this NYSIF’s online products by you will constitute your acceptance of any revisions to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy.

Use of Third Party Products: Your use of third party products affiliated with NYSIF through this website is subject to any additional terms, conditions, and policies applicable to such third party products (such as terms of service or privacy policies of the providers of such third party products).

Terms and Conditions for Automatic Recurring Payments to NYSIF through KUBRA

General
Please note that the language herein referring specifically to KUBRA does not apply to the Claimant Mobile Application. Please read the following Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms and Conditions”) carefully. By using this service, or permitting any other person or other entity to use this service on your behalf, you the New York State Insurance Fund Policyholder (hereafter “You or “Your”) acknowledge that you have read these terms and conditions and that you accept and will be bound by the terms thereof, as they may be modified by us from time to time, as posted on this web site. When such a modification is made, we will post a revised version of the terms and conditions on this web site. Changes will be effective when they are posted. We are not required to provide you with notification that any such change has been made. It is your responsibility to review these terms and conditions from time to time to be aware of any such change. Your continued use of the service will indicate your agreement to any such change. We reserve the right to add to, remove, change or terminate access to any of the content or functions of the service without giving specific notice to you. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions, you may not use this service. Access to this service is restricted to those persons who have a valid user ID and password and who have accepted these terms and conditions. Access or attempted access by unauthorized individuals may be subject to prosecution. Any use of the service is at the sole risk of the user.

Services
You are enrolling for scheduled automatic payments to the New York State Insurance Fund on a recurring basis through the electronic check (E-check) payment and processing service provided by Kubra through an internet interface over the web. Your use of this payment and processing service by Kubra is subject to any additional terms, conditions, and policies of Kubra.

You authorize Kubra to send email notifications and communications to you regarding your account(s). You may choose to opt-out of such email communications. You may also choose to utilize text message communication by opting-in on the webpage.

Kubra may charge a service fee to use this service to make the payment outlined above. This fee is separate from the primary obligation you are paying to NYSIF. If you choose to enroll in AutoPay and consent to the Terms and Conditions, you are authorizing NYSIF to initiate an electronic debit to your checking/savings account or credit/debit card as you have provided for each time a new bill is issued.

Completion of a payment transaction is contingent upon both the authorization of payment and NYSIF’s acceptance of your payment. In the event that your payment is unable to be processed, Kubra will attempt to notify you at least once using the contact information you have provided. In the event your payment is not processed or authorized by your financial institution or NYSIF fails to accept your payment, your payment liability shall remain outstanding and unpaid and you will be subject to all applicable penalties, late fees, and interest charges assessed by the relevant entity thereon, all of which obligations remain your sole responsibility if for any reason your payment to NYSIF is not completed.

In order to use the Kubra service, you are required to complete the enrollment process by providing Kubra with current, complete, and accurate information as prompted by the applicable enrollment form provided on the enrollment screen. By completing the enrollment form, and clicking the 'I Agree' button, you authorize NYSIF to display your statement and payment information on a secured Internet site. You are responsible for keeping your correct and current email address information in your customer profile. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password, banking information, financial information or NYSIF account information.

You are entirely responsible for any and all activities that occur under your NYSIF account. You agree to notify NYSIF immediately upon your discovery of unauthorized use of your account and any other breach of security. NYSIF will not be responsible for any loss you may incur as a result of someone else misusing your password, banking information, financial information of NYSIF account information either with or without your permission.

You could be held liable for losses incurred by NYSIF or another party due to someone else using your password. You may not use anyone else's account at any time without the permission of the account holder.

Your Responsibility
You are responsible for all transfers and bill payments you authorize using the service. If you permit other persons, or other entities, to use the service by providing your login information, you are responsible for any transactions they authorize from your stored payment accounts. You should notify us immediately if you believe any of your accounts have been accessed or your login information has been taken or used without your permission.

It is possible your premium may change during the term of your policy. You are responsible to ensure the amount of your recurring payment is the amount owed to NYSIF. You remain responsible for the full amount due each payment period.

Your failure to have sufficient funds available in the designated bank account will constitute nonpayment of premium and may result in your policy being placed into non-payment cancellation, subject to compliance with applicable state law.

These Terms and Conditions only apply to your enrollment in the Automatic Recurring Payment program with Kubra, and all other agreements and terms and conditions that constitute a fully executed NYSIF’s workers’ compensation policy still apply.

Disclaimer of Warranty
The online transaction process is provided 'as is' and without representations or warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. NYSIF expressly disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to any services offered through this website, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. NYSIF does not warrant or represent that the functions or operation of its website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that this site, its servers or any e-mail messages are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Disclaimer of Legal and Business Advice
The information contained in these Terms and Conditions should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other advice.

Disclaimer of Fail Proof Information Security
No data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed one hundred percent secure, and NYSIF and Kubra recognizes the possibility of human and/or mechanical error. Therefore, the information contained in these Terms and Conditions should not be construed in any way as warranting, as fail proof, the security of information provided through this website.

Third Party Disclaimer
Kubra’s website privacy, accessibility, copyright and security policies, if any, may differ from NYSIF. NYSIF does not possess or exercise any control or endorse the content, opinions, accuracy, policies, products, or services of the Kubra website. Kubra is solely responsible for the content and performance of their websites and should be contacted directly with any questions.

Limitation of Liability & Indemnification of NYSIF
NYSIF shall not be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or damage, nor any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, which arises out of:

the use of, or inability to use, this site unless resulting from the gross negligence or intentional actions of NYSIF.
the unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions, data, policy or account, even if NYSIF has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
any act or omission of any third-party including, but not limited to, financial institutions, payment systems, credit card service providers, providers of telecommunication services, electrical utilities, internet access providers, software providers, computer equipment providers, or any force majeure or other circumstances beyond NYSIF’s control.
damage to user’s computer, mobile device or peripheral equipment or software by any cause whatsoever including, but not limited to, the introduction of computer viruses or trojan horses.

Except to the extent prohibited under applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless NYSIF from and against all claims, losses, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of (a) your unauthorized use of, or activities in connection with, NYSIF.com; and (b) any violation or alleged violation of these Terms and Conditions or the NYSIF Internet Privacy Policy by you.

Jurisdiction/Enforceability
Use of this site for an online transaction with NYSIF shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. All actions at law arising outside of the jurisdiction of the New York Workers' Compensation Board shall be brought in the New York Court of Claims if such Court shall have jurisdiction. All other actions at law shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of New York with venue lying in New York County.

Waiver & Severability
You agree that if NYSIF does not exercise or enforce any legal right or remedy which is contained in these terms (or which NYSIF otherwise has under applicable law), such omission will not be taken to be a waiver of NYSIF’s rights and shall not be construed to be a modification of these Terms.

You agree that if any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found void or unenforceable, including without limitation the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, this will not affect the validity of the balance of these Terms and Conditions, which shall remain valid and enforceable, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

It is a condition of your use of this website that all the information you provide on this website is correct, current, and complete. You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

(II) New York Personal Privacy Act Notice to Natural Persons

The information requested in connection with an online transaction through the use of NYSIF’s online products will be maintained by NYSIF as a record. A portion of the information may additionally be transmitted from NYSIF to other governmental, regulatory and rating agencies as required to carry out NYSIF’s statutory mandate. The official responsible for maintenance of the information at The New York State Insurance Fund is listed in the NYSIF website Privacy Policy under 'contact information.'

(III) General Disclaimer

The information and descriptions contained for products and services available through online transactions are intended as general information and are not necessarily complete descriptions of all terms, exclusions and conditions applicable to the products and services offered by NYSIF. The insurance coverage afforded by NYSIF is subject for all purposes to the terms and conditions of the policies issued, the Workers' Compensation Law, Disability Benefits Law, Volunteer Firefighters' Benefits Law, Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefits Law, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board rules and other laws, rules, and regulations applicable to workers' compensation and disability insurance in the State of New York. Submission of any online transactional document, form or request through NYSIF’s online products does not necessarily constitute due completion of a required process. Some transactions require confirmation before a submission is deemed complete. Documents displayed on this NYSIF’s online products could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Applications, supplements or transactional documents of any kind that NYSIF determines have been altered or modified in any way may not be accepted.

Changes are made periodically to the laws, policies and rules governing the types of services that NYSIF makes available through NYSIF’s online products. These changes or corrections may not be incorporated in materials displayed on this website on a timely basis. In no event shall NYSIF be liable for any errors or omissions with respect to any information on this site utilized in connection with or as a predicate for an online transaction.

(IV) Personal Security Code Registration (Enhanced Security Login User Guide)

In order to process your online transactions through NYSIF’s online products, you must create a user account. Click on the 'Login' link on NYSIF's web page and follow directions for registration. During the registration process you will establish a login name (User ID) and password, which you will use to gain access to the system. NYSIF ensures that your login name and password are unique. Security measures, such as confirmation of your e-mail address and multi-factor authentication procedures, are in place to ensure proper user validation and access. Use of your account in an unauthorized manner or unauthorized use of your account or User ID is strictly prohibited. In accessing the online transaction section of NYSIF’s online products and utilizing your User ID, you agree that:

NYSIF is entitled to act on instructions received under your User ID.
User will not attempt to gain access to user's account by any means other than as set forth herein, and will not manipulate the features of any software to provide access not intended by this agreement or alter applications or forms provided by NYSIF.
Neither user account, nor its employees, subcontractors, representatives or agents will adopt the representation of being a NYSIF employee or agent, use NYSIF content in its advertising or promotion, or otherwise attempt to commercially exploit its ability to enter online transactions with NYSIF.
NYSIF is not liable for any unauthorized access to your personal information that is not the direct result of gross negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of NYSIF.
You will keep your User ID confidential and you will notify NYSIF immediately, and cooperate with NYSIF, if you believe someone else has obtained your User ID or if any unauthorized access to your NYSIF account has occurred or may occur. Any unauthorized use of this account by anyone other than yourself as the individual claimant is prohibited. Note that this does not prohibit you from sharing relevant information contained herein with your attorney or medical professional.
NYSIF may block access to your account without prior notice if we believe your User ID is being used by someone other than you, if any unauthorized access to your personal information has occurred or may occur, or for other reasons solely within the discretion of NYSIF.
Issuance of a User ID by NYSIF does not guarantee that you will have access to your account at all times. NYSIF reserves the right to deny access for reasons of site maintenance, security, auditing, updating and as otherwise required, at its sole discretion at such times as it shall choose without prior notice.

(V) User-Provided Content

All communications and data forwarded or submitted to NYSIF by its contractors, subcontractors, and all others including users in connection with a service or other access agreement shall become the exclusive property of NYSIF and the sender shall have relinquished all proprietary and pecuniary rights thereto. Where any such communication or data is posted by NYSIF, NYSIF maintains the exclusive right to display, utilize, alter or discard such content as if it were generated and posted by NYSIF. User will be responsible for all statements made or materials posted under user’s account, including liability for harm caused by such statements or materials or usage. Any other posting of content anywhere on the NYSIF network, other than in connection with an online transaction or as provided for in a service agreement, is strictly prohibited.

(VI) Disclaimer of Warranty

The online transaction process facilitated through NYSIF’s online products is provided 'as is' and without representations or warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. NYSIF expressly disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to any services offered through NYSIF’s online products, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. NYSIF does not warrant or represent that the functions or operation of NYSIF’s online products will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that NYSIF’s online products, its servers or any e-mail or message sent from NYSIF are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Disclaimer of Legal and Business Advice

The information contained in this policy should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other advice.

Disclaimer of Fail Proof Information Security

While NYSIF endeavors to protect your personal information, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed one hundred percent secure, and NYSIF recognizes the possibility of human and/or mechanical error. Therefore, the information contained in this policy should not be construed in any way as warranting, as fail proof, the security of information provided through NYSIF’s online products.

Disclaimer of Express or Implied Warranties

The materials and information contained in NYSIF’s online products are provided “as is” and without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. NYSIF assumes no liability of any kind, whether in contract, tort, strict liability or any other type of liability, for damages of any kind incurred as a result of the use of NYSIF’s online products. NYSIF specifically denies any expressed or implied warranty in regard to any information supplied or obtained through, or as a result of use of NYSIF’s online products.

Information Disclaimer

NYSIF’s online products may provide you with information or means of obtaining information about workers’ compensation and disability benefits insurance or volunteer firefighters’ benefits and volunteer ambulance workers’ benefits insurance; or NYSIF may respond to your electronically communicated request for information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate, current and reliable information, NYSIF recognizes the possibility of human and/or mechanical error. Therefore, NYSIF, its employees, officers and agents make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of the information so provided.

Links Disclaimer

In order to provide visitors with certain information, this website may provide links to local, state and federal government agencies, and websites of other organizations. A link does not constitute an endorsement of the content, viewpoint, accuracy, opinions, policies, products, services, or accessibility of that website by NYSIF. Once you link to another website from this website, including one maintained by the state, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that website, including, but not limited to, its privacy policy and security policy. Your destination website’s privacy, accessibility, copyright and security policies, if any, may differ from ours. External website owners are solely responsible for the content and performance of their websites and should be contacted directly with any questions.

In order to provide visitors with certain services, this website may redirect you to another website that NYSIF has contracted with to provide a service, after you click the appropriate link. Your destination website’s privacy, accessibility, copyright and security policies, if any, may differ from ours. NYSIF does not possess or exercise any control or endorse the content, opinions, accuracy, policies, products, or services of that website. External website owners are solely responsible for the content and performance of their websites and should be contacted directly with any questions.

(VII) Limitation of Liability & Indemnification of NYSIF

NYSIF shall not be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or damage, nor any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, which arises out of:

the use of, or inability to use, the online transactional or account management section of NYSIF’s online products unless resulting from the gross negligence or intentional actions of NYSIF.
the unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions, data, policy or account, even if NYSIF has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
any act or omission of any third-party including, but not limited to, financial institutions, payment systems, credit card service providers, providers of telecommunication services, electrical utilities, internet access providers, software providers, computer equipment providers, or any force majeure or other circumstances beyond NYSIF’s control.
damage to user’s computer, mobile device,peripheral equipment or software by any cause whatsoever including, but not limited to, the introduction of computer viruses or trojan horses.

Except to the extent prohibited under applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless NYSIF from and against all claims, losses, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of (a) your use of, or activities in connection with, NYSIF’s online products; and (b) any violation or alleged violation of these Terms and Conditions or the NYSIF Internet Privacy Policy by you.

(VIII) Copyright/Trademark

Except where otherwise indicated, all materials contained in NYSIF’s online products, including the applications for insurance, are the copyrighted property of The New York State Insurance Fund. The NYSIF logo, and all other service marks and the names of various products and service described within and offered by NYSIF are service marks of NYSIF. Permission is hereby granted to use, copy and distribute these materials as presented in this website and without alteration for non-commercial purposes only, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices appear in all copies in the same manner as the original. All other uses are prohibited. Except as expressly provided herein, you shall not use any portion of this website, or any other intellectual property of NYSIF (including, but not limited to NYSIF service marks), on any other website, in the source code of any other website, or in any other printed or electronic materials. Except as expressly provided herein, you shall not modify, publish, reproduce, republish, create derivative works, copy, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or otherwise use any of this website's content or frame this website within any other website without our prior written permission.

(IX) Jurisdiction/Enforceability

Use of NYSIF’s online products for an online transaction shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. Any dispute concerning such transactions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Workers' Compensation Board. All actions at law arising outside of the jurisdiction of the Workers' Compensation Board shall be brought in the New York Court of Claims if such Court shall have jurisdiction. All other actions at law shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of New York with venue lying in New York County.

(X) Waiver & Severability

You agree that if NYSIF does not exercise or enforce any legal right or remedy which is contained in these terms (or which NYSIF otherwise has under applicable law), such omission will not be taken to be a waiver of NYSIF’s rights and shall not be construed to be a modification of these Terms.

You agree that if any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use is found void or unenforceable, including without limitation the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, this will not affect the validity of the balance of these Terms and Conditions of Use, which shall remain valid and enforceable, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (Effective Date: March 7, 2023)

I. Introduction

Thank you for visiting The New York State Insurance Fund (“NYSIF”). This website and any other websites operated by NYSIF (collectively referred to as “NYSIF.com”), along with NYSIF’s Mobile Apps are designed to make it easier and more efficient for New York State citizens and businesses to interact with NYSIF and to learn about New York workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance, disability benefits insurance, volunteer firefighters’ benefits insurance, and volunteer ambulance workers’ benefits insurance. Unless otherwise indicated, the provisions of this Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) apply to both NYSIF.com and NYSIF’s Mobile Apps, which are collectively referred to as NYSIF’s Online Resources.

NYSIF recognizes that it is critical for individuals and businesses who visit NYSIF.com and/or use NYSIF’s Mobile Apps to be confident that their privacy is protected when they visit or use any of NYSIF’s Online Resources. NYSIF is committed to protecting your privacy when you access any of NYSIF’s Online Resources.

Consistent with the provisions of the Internet Security and Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information Law, the Personal Privacy Protection Law, and NYSIF’s obligations under the Workers’ Compensation Law, this Privacy Policy communicates NYSIF’s privacy practices regarding information collected from users of NYSIF’s Online Resources. This Privacy Policy describes what information is collected and how that information is used. Because this Privacy Policy only applies to NYSIF’s Online Resources, you should examine the privacy policy of any website or app, including other state agency websites and apps, that you access through or use with any of NYSIF’s Online Resources.

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Information” means any information about a natural person, as opposed to a corporate entity, which, because of name, number, symbol, mark, or other identifier, can be used to identify that natural person. As discussed below in Section VI. Information NYSIF Collects and How NYSIF Collects It, NYSIF only collects Personal Information about you that you voluntarily provide when you send NYSIF an email, or use any of NYSIF’s Online resources to initiate an online transaction, including, but not limited to, creating a NYSIF account, requesting a premium price quote, requesting information about benefits, reporting an injury, or submitting payroll documents (collectively referred to as “Online Transaction”).

II. Information and Choice When Using NYSIF.com

NYSIF does not collect any Personal Information about you during your visit to NYSIF.com unless you voluntarily provide that information by sending an email or initiating an Online Transaction. You may choose not to send NYSIF email, engage in an Online Transaction or otherwise communicate with us via NYSIF.com.

When you encounter a screen on NYSIF.com that asks for information that you do not want NYSIF to have or use through online means, you should not proceed further with that Online Transaction. While your choice not to participate in any or all Online Transactions may limit your ability to receive products and services that are offered exclusively through NYSIF.com, it will not prevent you from requesting insurance policies or information about such policies from NYSIF through other means. In addition, choosing not to participate in Online Transactions will not normally have an impact on your ability to take advantage of other features of NYSIF.com. Similarly, when you are composing an email containing information that you do not want us NYSIF to have or use through online means, you should not proceed further with email. While your choice not to participate in sending NYSIF an email may limit your ability to receive products and services that are offered exclusively through NYSIF.com, it will not prevent you from requesting insurance policies or information about such policies from NYSIF through other means. Additionally, choosing not to communicate with NYSIF using email will not normally have an impact on your ability to take advantage of other features of NYSIF.com.

If you initiate an Online Transaction while visiting NYSIF.com, the information, including Personal Information, volunteered by you in the Online Transaction is used by NYSIF to operate NYSIF programs, which include the provision of goods, services, and information. The information collected by NYSIF may be disclosed by NYSIF for those purposes that may reasonably be ascertained from the nature and terms of the transaction in connection with which the information was submitted.

During your visit to NYSIF.com, you may send an email to NYSIF. Your email address and the contents of your email will be collected. The information collected is not limited to text characters and may include audio, video, and graphic information formats you send us, as well as any attachments. Your email address and the information contained in your email may be used to respond to you, address issues you identify, further improve this website, or forwarded to another agency for appropriate action. Your email address is not collected for commercial marketing purposes and NYSIF will not sell or distribute your email address for commercial marketing purposes.

Information that is voluntarily provided to NYSIF may be occasionally used to contact users regarding the purpose for which the information was provided. In addition, we will from time to time use this information to contact users about different NYSIF products and services.

III. Information Collected Automatically When You Visit NYSIF.com

None of the information collected automatically when you visit NYSIF.com is deemed to constitute Personal Information. When visiting NYSIF.com, NYSIF automatically collects and stores information about your visit, which may include the following:

The Internet Protocol address assigned by your Internet service provider, which is commonly referred to as your IP Address. The Internet Protocol address is a numerical identifier that is assigned by your Internet service provider and can be used to direct Internet traffic to you;
The type of browser and operating system you used;
The date and time you visited NYSIF.com;
The web pages or services you accessed at NYSIF.com;
The URL or website address of the website you visited prior to coming to NYSIF.com;
If you downloaded a file, the file that was downloaded; and
Any server error messages you may receive while using NYSIF.com.

The foregoing information is automatically collected from your use of NYSIF.com using passive information collection processes, such as cookies. This automatically collected information is used to improve NYSIF.com’s contents and to help NYSIF understand how people are using NYSIF.com. Statistical analysis is performed on the collected information to determine what information is of most and of least interest to our visitors, and to identify system performance, security, or problem areas. The information collected from NYSIF.com or through any of the other Online Resources is not sold for commercial marketing purposes.

Google Analytics

NYSIF uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous browsing information that may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Search terms used on search engines that displayed the results that you clicked upon to reach NYSIF.com;
Aggregated demographic information; and
Aggregated user geographic location data.

No Personal Information is collected for use by Google Analytics. All information supplied to NYSIF by Google Analytics is stripped of all personal and identifying information.

For specifics related to what is collected by Google and how it is used please visit their data privacy page.

If you would like to stop Google Analytics from collecting any anonymous user data, you can visit Google's Opt-Out page to learn more.

Do Not Track Requests

Users can set a preference in their web browsers that will send out signal to websites, advertisers, analytics companies, and others web-based content or service providers requesting them to stop tracking your activities. Currently, NYSIF.com does not respond to Do Not Track signals or settings. For information about Do Not Track, visit the Future of Privacy Forum website.

IV. Cookies

Cookies are simple text files stored to your web browser’s files to provide a means of distinguishing users of NYSIF.com. The use of cookies is a standard practice among Internet websites. To better serve you, we occasionally use “session cookies” and “persistent cookies” to enhance or customize your visit to NYSIF.com.

Session cookies can be created automatically on the device you use to access NYSIF.com. They do not contain Personal Information and do not compromise your privacy or security. We may use session cookies to store a randomly generated identifying tag on the device you use to access NYSIF.com. A session cookie only exists while you are on NYSIF.com; your computer erases it when you leave NYSIF.com or when your browser is closed.

To assist NYSIF with analytics regarding the use of NYSIF.com, NYSIF may store a persistent cookie on your computer’s hard drive. This persistent cookie will allow NYSIF.com to recognize you when you visit again and tailor the information presented to you based on your needs and interests. A persistent cookie is erased when either it expires or your browser cache is deleted.

The software and hardware you use to access NYSIF.com allows you to refuse new cookies or delete existing cookies. Refusing or deleting these cookies may limit your ability to take advantage of some features of NYSIF.com.

V. Information Collected by NYSIF’s Mobile Apps

NYSIF’s Mobile Apps are available in the Apple App and Google Play stores (collectively referred to as “the App Stores”). For each NYSIF Mobile App, the App Stores include a description of the App, along with information about the App, including the data that is collected by the App and how NYSIF may use the collected data. NYSIF respects your privacy and NYSIF’s Mobile Apps do not request user or device information that is not necessary for the Mobile App to function.

NYSIF’s Mobile Applications store some data within the application itself and use the stored data for authentication and profile purposes. This stored data is encrypted, sandboxed, not accessible by other applications on your mobile device, and unless otherwise stated in the app, shared with anyone other than NYSIF. The data stored within the NYSIF Mobile App may include any or all of the following pieces of data that you voluntarily provided to NYSIF:

Personal Information such as your name, phone number, and email address.
Profile Information such as your username and password.
NYSIF Contact Information, such as the name and contact information for the manager assigned to a claim.

Each NYSIF Mobile App may include the ability to accomplish one or more of the following functions: receive push notifications, send email to NYSIF, view NYSIF account information, view claim information, update account information, download claim payment information, sign up for direct deposit, create a NYSIF account, and phone NYSIF. These abilities are discussed below.

Push notifications. Push notifications are notifications that are sent to your mobile device from NYSIF. Before you can receive push notifications, you must affirmatively give the NYSIF Mobile App permission to send push notifications. This permission can be revoked at any time. Additionally, through your mobile device’s settings, you control how push notifications are displayed, retained, and cleared.
Sending email to NYSIF. When you push a button or link to send email to NYSIF, the NYSIF Mobile App will open your mobile device’s email app. Depending upon your mobile device’s settings, you may be able to choose the email app that will be used to send the email. Additionally, unless your mail app provides you the ability to change the sender email address, the email address from which the email is sent will be the mail app’s default email address. Finally, the sent email will not be stored in the NYSIF Mobile App; rather, it will be stored according to the email app’s settings, which is usually storage in the email app under sent items. As discussed in II. Information and Choice When Using NYSIF.com, above, NYSIF will collect the email address used to send the email, the contents of the email, all files or graphics included in the email, and all attachments to the email.
Viewing information in a NYSIF Mobile App. When you view information such as account information or claim information in a NYSIF Mobile App, none of that information is stored on your mobile device. To view that information again, you will need to log into the NYSIF Mobile App again.
Updating NYSIF Account Information. When you update your NYSIF Account information, NYSIF will collect the information that you are updating and will send you an email confirming the changes.
Downloading Claim Payment Information. You may choose to download claim payment information from a NYSIF Mobile App. When you click the link or button to download claim payment information, you will be provided with the ability to decide where you would like to store the information. Your choices can include storage in another app.
Signing Up for Direct Deposit. When you click the button or link within a NYSIF Mobile App to sign up for direct deposit, the NYSIF Mobile App will open the link to NYSIF.com’s direct deposit information page using your mobile device’s browser. The NYSIF.com webpage provides you with the opportunity to sign up for direct deposit.
Creating a NYSIF Account. When you download and start a NYSIF Mobile App, you may be provided with the ability to create a NYSIF account if you do not have one. NYSIF will collect and store all information that you provide when creating a NYSIF account. Once the NYSIF account has been created, you will receive an email from NYSIF telling you that the account has been created.
Phoning NYSIF. When you phone NYSIF by pushing a link or button in a NYSIF Mobile App, you are granting the NYSIF Mobile App permission to use your mobile device’s phone app to phone NYSIF. Information regarding the number dialed, date and time of the call, and call length are usually stored in the phone app used to make the call.

VI. Information That NYSIF Collects and How NYSIF Collects It

NYSIF collects information, including Personal Information, three ways, which are (1) Information You Provide to NYSIF, (2) Information Automatically Collected by NYSIF, and (3) Information Collected from Third Parties (collectively referred to as “Information Collected by NYSIF” for all collected information and “Personal Information Collected by NYSIF” for Personal Information collected by NYSIF). Information regarding what information is collected by NYSIF.com can be found in sections II. Information and Choice When Using NYSIF.com and III. Information Collected Automatically When You Visit NYSIF.com, above. Information regarding what information collected by NYSIF’s Mobile Apps can be found in V. Information Collected by NYSIF’s Mobile Apps. Each of these ways is described below.

1. Information You Provide to NYSIF

While NYSIF does not automatically collect any Personal Information about you when you visit NYSIF.com or use a NYSIF Mobile App, when you are using any of NYSIF’s Online Resources to initiate an Online Transaction or send NYSIF an email, NYSIF may collect the information, including Personal Information, that you voluntarily provide, as described below.

Personal Information, such as your first or last name, email address, physical address, home phone number, cell phone number, social security number, and driver’s license or identification card number.
Health Information, such as information regarding your injuries, disability, treatment, or medical conditions. This information must be affirmatively sent to NYSIF by you; NYSIF does not collect any health information from health apps such as an activity tracking application or a medical office app.
Financial Information, such as payment date(s), payment amount(s), account number, and financial institution name.
Sensitive Information, such as gender, race, or ethnic data.
Employment Information, such as employer name and employment history.
Stored Content on your mobile device that you either send to NYSIF or grant NYSIF permission to access.
Profile Information, such as your username and password, which are securely stored.

2. Information Automatically Collected by NYSIF

As discussed in Section III, Information Collected Automatically When You Visit NYSIF.com, above, if you use the browser on your mobile device to access NYSIF.com, NYSIF may collect the information listed in section III. This automatically collected information includes the following:

NYSIF.com Browsing History, such as the date and time of your visit, the webpages accessed, the name(s) of any file(s) downloaded, and any webpage error codes.
Connection Information, such as IP Address, and the web browser used to access NYSIF.com.

In addition to NYSIF.com Browsing History and Connection Information listed above, to provide services when using a NYSIF Mobile App, NYSIF may automatically collect information as described below.

Device ID.
Information about the NYSIF Mobile App used, such as the NYSIF Mobile App name and version number.
Access Information, such as the data and time the NYSIF Mobile App was used, and any error messages received from the Mobile App.
Permission Changes, such as turning on or off push notifications.

3. Information Collected from Third Parties

In conjunction with providing services to a policyholder, claimant, or provider, including processing bills from providers and processing claims for claimants, NYSIF may collect information from third parties that may include information that you have already voluntarily provided to NYSIF, as described below.

Personal Information, such as your first or last name, email address, physical address, home phone number, cell phone number, social security number, and driver’s license or identification card number.
Health Information, such as information regarding your injuries, disability, treatment, or medical conditions. NYSIF will not collect any health information from a third-party unless you consented to the third-party providing the health information to NYSIF. Additionally, NYSIF does not collect any health information from health apps such as an activity tracking application or a medical office app.
Financial Information, such as payment date(s), payment amount(s), account number, and financial institution name.
Sensitive Information, such as gender, race, or ethnic data.
Employment Information, such as employer name and employment history.
Device ID.
Information about the NYSIF Mobile App used, such as the Mobile App name and version number.

4. Children.

Neither NYSIF.com nor NYSIF’s mobile applications target children who are under the age of 13. NYSIF does not knowingly collect Personal Information from children or create profiles of children who are under the age of 13 through either NYSIF.com or NYSIF’s mobile applications. Users are cautioned, however, that the collection of Personal Information provided by any individual in an email or through an Online Transaction will be treated the same as information given by an adult, and may, if not exempted from access by federal or state law, be subject to public access under the Freedom of Information Law or other provisions as more fully set forth below. NYSIF strongly encourages parents and teachers to be involved in children’s Internet activities and provide guidance whenever children are asked to provide Personal Information.

VII. How NYSIF Uses Your Information

NYSIF uses the information that NYSIF collects for the purposes described below or as otherwise described at the point of collection:

Provide and maintain the Services provided by NYSIF, including authenticating your identity, processing claims, customer support, and billing, payment, and account management.
Communicate with you, including communication regarding your claim, bills, payments, account, and appointments.
Comply with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to NYSIF, including notifying users of unauthorized access to Personal Information and other obligations as a regulated insurer.
Help NYSIF protect the security and safety of its users, business, and services, including conducting or assisting with investigations concerning fraudulent or other illegal activities.
Assist NYSIF in its defense of legal claims brought against it and in asserting NYSIF’s legal rights, such as defending against claims of improper denial payment claims and enforcing NYSIF’s contractual right to performance.

VIII. Confidentiality and Integrity of Personal Information Collected By NYSIF

NYSIF is strongly committed to protecting Personal Information Collected by NYSIF against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. NYSIF limits access to Personal Information Collected by NYSIF to only those employees and authorized business partners, such as contractors and subcontractors, who need access to perform a specific job in connection with their duties. Employees and business partners who have access to this information are required to follow appropriate procedures in connection with any disclosures of Personal Information. The Personal Information Collected by NYSIF is described in Section VI. Information That NYSIF Collects and How NYSIF Collects It, above.

In addition, NYSIF has implemented procedures to safeguard its information technology assets including, but not limited to, authentication, monitoring, auditing, and encryption. These security procedures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day operation of NYSIF’s Online Resources as part of our continuing commitment to the security of electronic content as well as the electronic transmission of information.

For security purposes and to maintain the availability of the Online Transaction processes available through NYSIF.com. NYSIF employs software to monitor traffic and to identify unauthorized attempts to upload, download, change, access, or otherwise damage NYSIF.com. Additionally, NYSIF’s Mobile Apps use encrypted connections to interact with NYSIF and, as previously discussed, NYSIF’s Mobile Apps are sandboxed so that other apps cannot access the encrypted information stored in the Mobile App.

IX. Disclosure of Information Collected By NYSIF

The collection and disclosure of Information Collected by NYSIF through NYSIF.com is subject to the provisions of the Internet Security and Privacy Act. Additionally, the collection and disclosure of Information Collected by NYSIF through other means, such as NYSIF’s Mobile Apps and email sent to NYSIF, is subject to the Freedom of Information Law, Personal Privacy Protection Law, and the Workers’ Compensation Law. The Information Collected by NYSIF is described in Section V. Information That NYSIF Collects and How NYSIF Collects It, above.

Except as provided below, or as otherwise provided by law, NYSIF will only collect or disclose Personal Information Collected by NYSIF if the user has consented to the collection or disclosure of such Personal Information. The voluntary disclosure of Personal Information to NYSIF by the user, whether solicited or unsolicited, constitutes consent to the collection and disclosure of the information by NYSIF regarding purposes for which the user disclosed the information to NYSIF, as was reasonably ascertained from the nature and terms of the disclosure. However, Personal Information Collected by NYSIF may be collected or disclosed without user consent if the collection or disclosure is:

Necessary to pursue the statutory purpose of NYSIF, or necessary for NYSIF to operate a program authorized by law, or authorized by state or federal statute, or regulation.
Pursuant to law, such as by subpoena, or court order.
For the purpose of validating the identity of the user.
For transmittal to other New York State agencies, including the Workers’ Compensation Board, state authorities, public benefit corporations and entities as provided for by law.
For use by our authorized business partners, including contractors and subcontractors, but only in the course of their authorized activities on behalf of NYSIF.
For statistical purposes that is in a form that cannot be used to identify any particular person.

NYSIF may disclose Personal Information collected through NYSIF.com or a NYSIF Mobile App to Federal or State law enforcement authorities to enforce NYSIF’s rights against unauthorized access or attempted unauthorized access to NYSIF’s information technology assets or against other inappropriate use of NYSIF.com or a NYSIF Mobile App.

X. Retention of Information

The Information Collected by NYSIF is retained by NYSIF in accordance with the records retention and disposition requirements of the New York State Arts & Cultural Affairs Law. Information on the requirements of the Arts & Cultural Affairs Law may be found at the New York State Archives. Information, including Personal Information submitted to NYSIF online, regardless of whether the Personal Information is submitted through an Online Resource or through email, is retained in accordance with the schedule for records retention and disposition established for the relevant NYSIF unit. Information concerning these records’ retention and disposition schedules may be obtained through the contact listed at the end of this Privacy Policy.

XI. Access to and Correction of Information Collected By NYSIF

Any user may submit a request to the NYSIF Privacy Compliance Officer to determine whether any Information Collected by NYSIF pertains to that user. Information about an individual is held in one or more records maintained by NYSIF. Any such request(s) must be made in writing to the NYSIF Privacy Compliance Officer at the address below, include the information listed below, and must be accompanied by reasonable proof of identity of the user. Reasonable proof of identity includes a notarized signature, copy of your driver’s license, passport, or other official picture identification, inclusion of an identifier generally known only to the user, or similar appropriate identification. If additional proof of identify is required, you will be notified.

Your request for disclosure of records about you maintained by NYSIF must also include enough information to enable NYSIF to conduct a search for your records. At a minimum, you must include your name and any identifier that may be associated with you, such as a claim number or account identifier. Without enough information about you, NYSIF may not be able to complete a records search.

The address of the NYSIF Privacy Compliance Officer is:

PO Box 66699
Albany, NY 12206
fax: (518) 437-4280
email: PRIVCOMP@NYSIF.COM

The Privacy Compliance Officer shall, within five (5) business days of the date of the receipt of a proper request: (1) provide access to the requested information; (2) deny access in writing, explaining the reasons therefore; or (3) acknowledge the receipt of the request in writing, stating the approximate date when the request will be granted or denied, which date shall not be more than thirty (30) days from the date of the acknowledgment.

In the event that NYSIF finds the requested Information Collected by NYSIF and such information will be provided to the user pursuant to the user's request, the Privacy Compliance Officer shall inform the user of their right to request that the disclosed Information Collected by NYSIF be amended or corrected under the procedures set forth in section 95 of the Public Officers Law (the Personal Privacy Protection Law). More information on the Personal Privacy Protection Law can be found at the Department of State Committee on Open Government.

XII. Opting Out of Communications with NYSIF

If you provide your email address, telephone number, mailing address or other contact information to NYSIF and decide that you do not want to receive email or other correspondence or communications from us in the future, let us know by contacting the Privacy Compliance Officer in writing and telling us that you do not want to be contacted by NYSIF. See the 'Contact Information' section of this Privacy Policy for the NYSIF Privacy Compliance Officer’s email address, fax number and mailing address. For information on deleting or refusing to accept cookies, see Section IV. Cookies, above.

If you allow a NYSIF Mobile App to send you push notifications, you can opt out of receiving these messages by changing the permissions on your mobile device.

XIII. Disclaimers

XIV. Amendments to this Privacy Policy

From time to time, NYSIF may revise or update this Privacy Policy and our practices. If NYSIF makes any changes to either NYSIF’s practices or this Privacy Policy, NYSIF will change the 'Effective Date' found at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.

You are free to decide whether or not to accept a revised version of this Privacy Policy, but accepting this Privacy Policy, as modified, is required for you to continue using our Online Resources. If you do not wish to be subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our privacy practices, or to any revised version of this Privacy Policy, your sole recourse is to cease your use of NYSIF’s Online Resources.

XV. Submit an Information Security Letter of Clearance

When any individual or entity transacting business online with NYSIF experiences a cybersecurity breach of their email account, including any employee accounts, or IT systems, NYSIF reserves the right to revoke access to any NYSIF Online Resources, and regardless of whether access has been revoked, require a letter of clearance before NYSIF can resume normal business interaction with the individual or entity.

An individual or entity must submit a completed request for a letter of clearance that includes the information listed below to NYSIF before NYSIF can resume normal business operations with the individual or entity and, if applicable, restore access to NYSIF Online Resources. Please email your letter of clearance request to NYSIF's Information Security Office at eml-iso@nysif.com or fax it to 212.312.7118.

The following Information must be included in your request for a letter of clearance.

Date of event
Nature of event
Resolution (Include if the malware has been securely removed, if the system has been hardened/patched/updated and if the email address or IT system is now safe to use.)

XVI. Contact Information

For questions regarding maintenance of information and/or opting out of mailing lists, or to correct inaccuracies in information collected through NYSIF’s Online Resources, please contact the Privacy Compliance Officer at:

PO Box 66699
Albany, NY 12206
fax: (518) 437-4280
email: PRIVCOMP@NYSIF.COM

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