The New York Board of Workers' Compensation confirmed yesterday it has shut down two more financially distressed self-insurance group trusts.

Coverage by the New York Healthcare Facilities WC Trust and Retail and Wholesale Industry WC Self Insurance Trust will end July 31, the board said.

Board spokesman Jon Sullivan said both entities lacked adequate reserves. "In the past this might have gone unnoticed, but no more," he said.

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