New York State
Insurance Department

        This rate application has been submitted by the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB), which serves as the advisory rate service organization for workers’ compensation in New York State. All workers’ compensation insurers must send statistics to the NYCIRB, which compiles and evaluates data and proposes rate changes that are subject to the Insurance Department’s prior approval.

        The hearing will be held on July 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the offices of the Insurance Department, 25 Beaver Street, in room 518.

        The complete rate increase application may be examined at the offices of NYCIRB at 200 East 42^nd Street, New York, NY, or at the Insurance Department:

        Those wishing to speak at the hearing should notify Ellen Wenz at the Department’s New York City office at 212-480-5262. Those unable to attend the hearing may submit written statements for inclusion in the official record within 7 days of the hearing date to the Public Affairs & Research Bureau at the Insurance Department’s New York City Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Department will provide a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, a qualified reader, etc., at no charge to any covered individual wishing to attend or testify at the hearing when such a request is made at least seven days before the hearing.