The goal of the Workplace Safety and Loss Prevention Incentive Program (WSLPIP) is to help reduce the number and severity of injuries to employees covered by the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board. Under this program, you may apply for a credit to your workers’ compensation insurance premium.
| Program Type | Program Year 1 | Program Year 2 | Program Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Return-to-Work | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Drug and Alcohol Prevention | 2% | 2% | 2% |
After the initial three-year period, the credit will be reduced to 2% for each year of the renewal period for each program. Each renewal period will be three years. You may apply for a credit as long as you qualify for each program.
Before applying for the credit, review our Guidelines to Code Rule 60 (PDF). You must implement the program(s) and have it evaluated before the Labor Department can approve an application. Submit it at least 120 days before the date you renew your workers’ compensation insurance policy.
Application Form and Instructions - You must use our form to apply. Attach a copy of your program plan and describe how you implemented the program. You must also submit a copy of your evaluation report, which must be from a Certified Specialist.
| Program Type | Program Year 1 | Program Year 2 | Program Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Return-to-Work | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Drug and Alcohol Prevention | 2% | 2% | 2% |
The Labor Department certifies the specialists who evaluate all three credit programs. See our Licensing page for information on getting certified).
Please follow the link to our Specialist Database Search Engine, where you can locate and contact one or more specialist in your area who may be available to provide the required evaluation service. The Database Search Engine will allow you to search for certified specialists who are self-employed or work for a private insurance carrier. The Department of Labor does not set the fees that may be charged by any private sector specialist. You are responsible for making those arrangements with each specialist. You will be able to search one or more geographic areas and email selected specialists.
Specialists must use the Labor Department forms for their reports. They submit the evaluation to you. These are the proper forms to use: