WCB Utilization Review Services

Update: The NYS Workers' Compensation Board is delayed in issuing answers to questions received. Updates to this Contract Reporter Ad will be made as soon as answers are available, along with an updated RFP schedule. Bidders who submitted an Intent to Bid will be notified directly.

The WCB is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified Independent Review Organizations (IROs), authorized to do business in New York State (NYS), to provide independent review services, including medical review, and to make recommendations to the WCB. Given the uncertainty regarding the volume of requests that will be received by the WCB, necessitating review, the offeror will be utilized to support WCB staff in performing such reviews, as needed. The successful offeror will enter a contract with the WCB for the provision of such requested review services. The WCB makes no guarantee regarding the volume of work that will be provided to the Contractor under a resulting contract.

This RFP, and the appendices and attachments referenced herein, provide specific service requirements, experience requirements, and other pertinent information. The specifications for the engagement and the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP will be incorporated into any resulting contract entered into between WCB and the selected bidder(s).