Workers' Comp
Braces for work injuries, billed to Workers' Comp
New York workers' compensation pays for equipment prescribed for a job-related injury. We bill the carrier and handle the approvals.
Common items for work injuries
Back braces
For back strains and disc injuries from lifting, bending or a fall on the job.
Knee braces
For knee injuries from falls, kneeling or twisting at work.
Wrist braces
For carpal tunnel and wrist injuries from repetitive work or a fall.
Walking boots and AFOs
For foot and ankle fractures, severe sprains and foot drop.
How Workers' Comp works
No copay on accepted claims
Injured workers do not pay a copay or deductible for covered care on an accepted workers' comp claim.
WCB fee schedule
We bill the carrier under the New York Workers' Compensation Board DME fee schedule.
Approvals handled
Some items need a prior authorization request. We submit it through the WCB system, and the carrier has a short deadline to answer.
What to bring
Your WCB case number or the carrier's claim number, the name of the insurance carrier and your employer, the date of injury, and a prescription from your treating provider. The note should say the injury is work-related. Fax: (844) 438-5893.
How it works
Contact us
Call or text with your case number and the date of injury.
We handle the approvals
We get the prescription from your provider and request any approval the carrier needs.
Get fitted in store
We fit and adjust your brace and show you how to wear it.
Common questions
Does workers' comp pay for a brace in New York?
Yes. New York workers' compensation covers braces and other equipment prescribed for a job-related injury. We bill the carrier under the NY Workers' Compensation Board DME fee schedule.
Do I pay anything?
No copay or deductible on an accepted workers' comp claim. If your claim is still being decided, call us and we will explain your options.
Does the brace need approval first?
Some items do. If the fee schedule requires prior authorization, or the item is not on the fee schedule, we submit a request through the WCB system before delivery.
What number do you need?
Your WCB case number or the insurance carrier's claim number, plus the carrier's name, your employer and the date of injury.
General information, not legal advice. Based on the New York Workers' Compensation Board DME fee schedule and prior authorization rules. Your claim decides what is covered.
Find out if you're covered
Answer five quick questions, or call us. We check your benefits for you.