Gregory Panos, Author at Comp Claim Helper

Fighting a Treatment Denial in New York Workers’ Comp (Form C-8.1)

June 30, 2026 by Gregory Panos

Your doctor recommended care and the insurer said no. In New York, a treatment denial is a process with defined steps – the C-8.1, the Medical Treatment Guidelines, and variance requests – not a dead end.

How to Challenge an IME Cutoff in New York Workers’ Comp

June 30, 2026 by Gregory Panos

The insurer’s independent medical exam said you can return to work or no longer need treatment, and your benefits stopped. In New York, that IME report is evidence – not the final word. Here is how to push back.