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Established in 1914, the Workers' Compensation Board is headquartered in Albany, N.Y. The board specializes in providing income benefits to employees who get injured at the workplace. It is funded through assessments paid by insurance companies and self-insured employers. It operates disability benefits, finance, rehabilitation and health management divisions. The Workers' Compensation Board s rehabilitation bureau specializes in providing social services and vocational rehabilitation options. The board also offers job modification and attendant care services to workers with physical disabilities. It provides legal and referral assistance services. In addition, the board offers medical insurance programs and compensation benefits. The Workers' Compensation Board operates district offices and service centers in more than 10 locations throughout New York.