Change to Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law and Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Benefit Law

Change to Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law and Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Benefit Law

This is to notify payers of a recent change to both the Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law and the Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Benefit Law.

The weekly cash benefit for volunteers with a temporary total disability who were injured or become ill on or after July 1, 2021, is now $650. Previously, it was $400. The new rate becomes effective on July 1, 2022, and payers should ensure the appropriate amount is being paid.

More information 

More information on the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law and the Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Benefit Law can be found on the Workers’ Compensation Board’s website.

Questions?  Please email OfficeofGeneralCounsel@wcb.ny.gov.