Relates to assessment rates for employers who have an established alternate dispute resolution

This bill modifies New York's workers' compensation law to offer lower assessment rates to employers who implement their own internal dispute resolution programs. Specifically, it allows self-insured employers with approved alternative dispute resolution systems to pay a fee that is at most half the rate charged to other similar employers. The legislation also updates the rules for calculating these fees for employers who have switched to a new administrative agreement with the state board. These financial incentives are designed to encourage companies to handle compensation claims internally rather than through the standard state process. The changes apply to fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2026, and take effect immediately upon passage.