Workers' Compensation

UB strives to maintain safe workplaces. In spite of best efforts, you may suffer a work-related injury, illness or disability at work that makes you eligible for workers' compensation benefits. We can help you get started with your accident report.

Reporting the Incident

Should I Report the Injury?

If you're wondering if you should report an incident, file a report.

Procedures for All Employees

When injured, notify your supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
If you need medical attention, go to the provider of your choice. Inform the provider that the injury is work-related.
Follow the appropriate reporting steps for your UB affiliation.

Your Reporting Steps

State Affiliated Employees

Complete an Accident or Injury Information Report
Contact the NYS Accident Reporting System (ARS) at 1-888-800-0029 and get an ARS incident number
Enter the NYS ARS Incident Number under Part 2 of the Accident/Injury Report
IMMEDIATELY, fax the signed and completed Accident/Injury Report Form to Worker's Compensation Administrator at 716-645-3830
UB's Workers' Compensation administrator will forward you a New York state claimant package with additional information to complete and return

Need Assistance with the Report?

Customer Service

Human Resources

Townsend Hall, South Campus

Phone: 716-645-7777

Research Foundation (RF) Affiliated Employees

Complete an Accident or Injury Information Report
IMMEDIATELY, fax the signed and completed Accident/Injury Report Form to Worker's Compensation Administrator at 716-645-3830
UB's Workers' Compensation administrator will forward you a New York state claimant package with additional information to complete and return