NYJICF

The New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund (NYJICF) continues its high-deductible workers' compensation insurance plan in 2021 enabling New York's horsemen to better control their costs. "The NYJICF is building upon the incredible progress the New York racing community has made on workers' compensation in the past three years", NYJICF and New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) President Joe Appelbaum said.     The NYJICF was able to secure a 15% premium reduction for 2020 to help offset the weeks of racing lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Essentially, the program benefits remain...

A high-deductible workers' compensation insurance plan implemented by The New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund (NYJICF) will enable New York's horsemen to better control their costs. According to the NYJICF, the plan is a first in the nation. Click here to view the assessment plan. "The NYJICF is building upon the incredible progress the New York racing community has made on workers' compensation in the past two years," NYJICF and New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) President Joe Appelbaum said. "If legislation currently in place in the state is renewed...