NYSIF Homepage: DB Premium Rate Decrease, Long COVID Resources, Mobile App Launch
Summary
NYSIF announced a 28% decrease in its disability benefit premium rate for 2026, reducing from $24.75 to $17.68 annually per employee. The $60.00 minimum premium remains unchanged. NYSIF also launched a new mobile app providing policyholders real-time access to policy information, monthly statements, bill payment, and certificate management. Additional resources include Long COVID information sheets for employers, multi-state coverage options, and climate action premium credit programs.
What changed
NYSIF published several updates on its homepage including a significant 28% reduction in disability benefit premium rates effective 2026, dropping to $17.68 per employee annually from the prior rate of $24.75. The announcement also highlights the launch of a new mobile application for policyholders offering real-time access to policy documents, billing, and certificate management. Additional program announcements include Long COVID employer resources, multi-state workers' comp coverage, climate action premium credits, and extreme heat PPE premium credits.
Employers and businesses with NYSIF disability coverage should note the reduced premium rate when budgeting for 2026 workers' compensation costs. Policyholders can access the new mobile app for streamlined certificate management and billing operations. The various premium credit programs (climate action, extreme heat PPE) may offer additional cost-saving opportunities for eligible policyholders.
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NYSIF Launches New Policy Mobile App
The new NYSIF Policy Mobile App provides real-time access to your policy information, ensuring you have the information you need exactly when you need it.
With the new app you can quickly:
- Receive notifications
- View monthly statements and account history
- Pay your bill
- Create, manage and review certificates
- And More!
NYSIF NEWS
NYSIF Disability Rates Decrease by 28%
The NYSIF DB premium rate decreased 28% in 2026. The rate is being reduced from $24.75 to $17.68 annually per employee. NYSIF’s $60.00 minimum premium will still apply.
Financial Wellness for the Road Ahead
NYSIF has launched a Financial Literacy Month Resource Center, bringing together free, easy to understand resources to help you make the most of your benefits and reduce financial stress while you recover.
Wherever you are, NYSIF has you covered!
NYSIF's Multi-State Coverage (MSC) program enables NYSIF workers' compensation policyholders with operations in other states to insure those employees working outside of New York.
Construction Site Safety Training
NYSIF is DOB-approved course provider and employs OSHA-authorized outreach trainers. NYSIF's safety training offerings are a benefit of your NYSIF policy provided at no additional cost to you.
Climate Action Premium Credit Program
This program helps policyholders manage the workplace risks associated with climate change by providing financial incentives and technical support for climate action planning and implementation.
NYSIF Extreme Heat PPE Premium Credit Program
NYSIF's new resource NYSIF is offering a one-time credit to workers’ compensation policyholders for the purchase of essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extreme heat.
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