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Electrical Employers Self Insurance Safety Plan (E.E.S.I.S.P.)

The Electrical Employers Self Insurance Safety Plan (E.E.S.I.S.P.) administers Workers’ Compensation benefits, Paid Family Leave benefits, collectively bargained supplemental benefits and Short-Term Disability benefits for many of the members of IBEW Local Union No. 3.

One of the most important features of E.E.S.I.S.P. is the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. In 1996, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board granted E.E.S.I.S.P. the authority to operate the ADR program for all claims filed after that date. E.E.S.I.S.P. is the largest entity in the state which operates an ADR program. The ADR program has resulted in shorter time periods from injury to claim resolution, reduced attorney fees and claim handling that is sensitive to the particular needs of injured workers and contractors operating in the electrical industry in the New York City environment.

E.E.S.I.S.P. has partnered with Optum to provide prescription benefits for your work related injury. Learn more information about this benefit.

New Workers’ Compensation Drug Formulary

On January 1, 2021, New York State is implementing a workers’ compensation drug formulary. The formulary is a list of prescription medications you are eligible to receive under your workers’ compensation medical coverage. The formulary may impact the medications that your provider can prescribe to you.  Please review your medications with your provider before January 1 to make any changes to your medications that are not on the formulary.

“Please be notified, New York State has postponed its effective date for the workers’ compensation drug formulary. The new 2021 implementation date will be announced. The formulary is a list of prescription medications you are eligible to receive under your workers’ compensation medical coverage. The formulary may impact the medications that your provider can prescribe to you.  Please start reviewing your medications with your provider to make any changes to your medications that are not on the formulary.”

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  • How do I file a Disability claim?

    To file a disability claim, for a non-work-related illness or injury, contact E.E.S.I.S.P. at (718) 591-2800 for a telephone interview. You must file a DB-450 form.

    You should complete Part A of the Form and your Doctor/acceptable Health Care Provider must complete Part B of the Form. Part C must be provided to your most recent/current Employer’s Payroll office and it should be returned directly to the disabled party before submission of the Form.

    The DB-450 should be sent to E.E.S.I.S.P. when you become disabled due to a non-work-related illness or injury while employed, or if you become disabled prior to four (4) weeks of unemployment. This form is to be sent to E.E.S.I.S.P.

    The DB-450 should be mailed to the Workers’ Compensation Board, Disability Benefits Bureau, P.O. Box 9029, Endicott, NY 13761-9029 if you become disabled and have been unemployed for four (4) weeks or more prior to your disability.

  • What does the inactive letter that I received mean?

    The inactive letter tells you that you are currently not losing time from work and that you are not under treatment for that claim. The claim has been closed, but if further treatment is needed, contact E.E.S.I.S.P. for information on how to reopen the claim.

  • Can my Workers’ Compensation, Paid Family Leave or Disability checks be electronically deposited into my checking or savings account?

    We are only able to offer direct deposit for Workers’ Compensation claims. At this time, we are not equipped to offer direct deposit for Disability Benefits, Paid Family Leave claims, or for any vendors or providers.

  • How much is the Workers’ Compensation benefit?

    The statutory portion of the benefit is two-thirds of your average weekly wage for the year prior to the date of your accident with a maximum of two-thirds of the New York State average weekly wage. Under most circumstances, you will also be entitled to a collectively bargained supplementary benefit up to a maximum of $155 per week. The supplementary benefit is subject to different criteria than the statutory benefit.

  • When will I receive my first Workers’ Compensation check?

    If all forms have been filed correctly, you should receive your first check approximately 12-14 days after your first full day out of work.

  • If I need medical treatment for my ADR claim, who should I contact?

    Contact MagnaComp at (888) 336-8773 and they will recommend doctors in your area. Please note, you must use a doctor in the MagnaComp network or payment of bills will be denied.

    If you require immediate or emergency treatment following an injury, you may go to any hospital or walk-in clinic. If additional treatment is required, you must contact MagnaComp for a referral to an in-network provider.

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