NOTE to Crime Victim:  This is an example of an letter you can send to a medical provider asking them to continue providing you with treatment while you await payment from OVS.

[Date]

[Medical Provider Name and Address]

Re: Claimant Name __________________________   
Office of Victim Service Claim # ___________________ 

Dear Medical Service Provider:

Please be advised that I am a victim of crime.  I have filed an application for compensation from the New York State Office of Victim Services. The compensation process can be lengthy in some cases. I ask that you DO NOT deny me medical attention. I greatly appreciate your continued understanding and patience in this situation.

If you have any questions regarding this specific case, you may call the Office of Victim Services at (518) 457-8727 and provide claim # ________________. The Office of Victim Services is located at Alfred E. Smith Building, 80 South Swan Street, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210.

Sincerely,

[Crime Victim Name, Address & Telephone]