Policy
The WSIB reviews and sets the following rates after conducting a review of market and related information.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to set out the rates for certain expense reimbursements.
Guidelines
Table 1 outlines the 2026 rates, including for new allowances effective September 21, 2026.
Tables 2 and 3 outline retrospective rates for the new allowances.
For more information on the rates please refer to the policies as referenced in the tables.
| Benefit | Rate | Policy document |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Professional Escort Fee | $140.80/day | 17-01-08 |
| Meal Allowance - Breakfast | $17.40 | 17-01-09 |
| Meal Allowance - Lunch | $24.64 | 17-01-09 |
| Meal Allowance - Dinner | $33.34 | 17-01-09 |
| Transportation Allowance | $0.60/km | 17-01-09 |
| Independent Living Allowance (under 17-06-02 archived September 21, 2026) | $5,115.36 annually | 17-06-02 - archived September 21, 2026 |
| Independent Living - Home Maintenance Allowance (new) | $200.35 monthly | 17-06-02 |
| Independent Living - Transportation Allowance (new) | $72.47 monthly | 17-06-02 |
| Independent Living - Additional Expenses Allowance (new) | $63.94 monthly | 17-06-02 |
| Guide Dogs and Service Dogs Allowance | $2,430.00 annually | 17-06-04 |
| Personal Care Allowance - General Attendant Rate (under 17-06-05 archived September 21, 2026) | $17.60/hour | 17-06-05 - archived September 21, 2026 |
| Personal Care Allowance - Personal Attendant Rate (under 17-06-05 archived September 21, 2026) | $23.28/hour | 17-06-05 - archived September 21, 2026 |
| Personal Care Allowance - Skilled Attendant Rate (under 17-06-05 archived September 21, 2026) | $33.46/hour | 17-06-05 - archived September 21, 2026 |
| Personal Care Allowance - Level 1 (new) | $840.16 monthly | 17-06-05 |
| Personal Care Allowance - Level 2 (new) | $1,688.21 monthly | 17-06-05 |
| Personal Care Allowance - Level 3 (new) | $3,165.18 monthly | 17-06-05 |
| Personal Care Allowance - Level 4 (new) | $6,618.61 monthly | 17-06-05 |
| Personal Care Allowance - Level 5 (new) | $10,795.16 monthly | 17-06-05 |
| Bookkeeping Fee | $957.60 annual maximum | 17-06-05 |
| Quality of Life Allowance (new) | $89.52 monthly | 17-06-09 |
| Clothing Allowance - Minor Damage | $400.88 annual maximum | 17-07-03 |
| Clothing Allowance - Major Damage | $801.76 annual maximum | 17-07-03 |
| Year | Home maintenance allowance (monthly) | Transportation allowance (monthly) | Additional expenses allowance (monthly) | Quality of life allowance (monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | $109.67 | $39.67 | $35.00 | $49.00 |
| 1999 | $110.76 | $40.06 | $35.35 | $49.49 |
| 2000 | $113.31 | $40.98 | $36.16 | $50.63 |
| 2001 | $116.48 | $42.13 | $37.18 | $52.05 |
| 2002 | $118.70 | $42.93 | $37.88 | $53.03 |
| 2003 | $122.49 | $44.31 | $39.09 | $54.73 |
| 2004 | $124.45 | $45.02 | $39.72 | $55.61 |
| 2005 | $127.32 | $46.05 | $40.63 | $56.89 |
| 2006 | $130.63 | $47.25 | $41.69 | $58.36 |
| 2007 | $133.37 | $48.24 | $42.56 | $59.59 |
| 2008 | $136.04 | $49.20 | $43.42 | $60.78 |
| 2009 | $139.44 | $50.43 | $44.50 | $62.30 |
| 2010 | $139.99 | $50.64 | $44.68 | $62.55 |
| 2011 | $142.23 | $51.45 | $45.39 | $63.55 |
| 2012 | $146.22 | $52.89 | $46.67 | $65.33 |
| 2013 | $148.85 | $53.84 | $47.51 | $66.51 |
| 2014 | $150.19 | $54.32 | $47.93 | $67.11 |
| 2015 | $152.74 | $55.25 | $48.75 | $68.25 |
| 2016 | $154.73 | $55.97 | $49.38 | $69.13 |
| 2017 | $156.89 | $56.75 | $50.07 | $70.10 |
| 2018 | $158.93 | $57.49 | $50.72 | $71.01 |
| 2019 | $163.38 | $59.10 | $52.14 | $73.00 |
| 2020 | $166.00 | $60.04 | $52.98 | $74.17 |
| 2021 | $167.66 | $60.64 | $53.51 | $74.91 |
| 2022 | $172.18 | $62.28 | $54.95 | $76.93 |
| 2023 | $183.38 | $66.33 | $58.52 | $81.93 |
| 2024 | $191.45 | $69.25 | $61.10 | $85.54 |
| 2025 | $196.42 | $71.05 | $62.69 | $87.76 |
| Year | Level 1 (monthly) | Level 2 (monthly) | Level 3 (monthly) | Level 4 (monthly) | Level 5 (monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $384.07 | $771.74 | $1,446.91 | $3,025.58 | $4,934.82 |
| 1991 | $402.50 | $808.78 | $1,516.36 | $3,170.81 | $5,171.69 |
| 1992 | $420.21 | $844.37 | $1,583.08 | $3,310.32 | $5,399.24 |
| 1993 | $426.93 | $857.88 | $1,608.41 | $3,363.29 | $5,485.63 |
| 1994 | $435.05 | $874.18 | $1,638.97 | $3,427.19 | $5,589.86 |
| 1995 | $435.05 | $874.18 | $1,638.97 | $3,427.19 | $5,589.86 |
| 1996 | $445.49 | $895.16 | $1,678.30 | $3,509.44 | $5,724.01 |
| 1997 | $453.06 | $910.37 | $1,706.83 | $3,569.10 | $5,821.32 |
| 1998 | $459.86 | $924.03 | $1,732.44 | $3,622.64 | $5,908.64 |
| 1999 | $464.46 | $933.27 | $1,749.76 | $3,658.87 | $5,967.73 |
| 2000 | $475.14 | $954.73 | $1,790.00 | $3,743.02 | $6,104.98 |
| 2001 | $488.44 | $981.47 | $1,840.13 | $3,847.82 | $6,275.92 |
| 2002 | $497.72 | $1,000.11 | $1,875.09 | $3,920.93 | $6,395.17 |
| 2003 | $513.65 | $1,032.12 | $1,935.09 | $4,046.40 | $6,599.81 |
| 2004 | $521.87 | $1,048.63 | $1,966.05 | $4,111.14 | $6,705.41 |
| 2005 | $533.87 | $1,072.75 | $2,011.27 | $4,205.70 | $6,859.63 |
| 2006 | $547.75 | $1,100.64 | $2,063.56 | $4,315.05 | $7,037.98 |
| 2007 | $559.25 | $1,123.76 | $2,106.90 | $4,405.67 | $7,185.78 |
| 2008 | $570.44 | $1,146.23 | $2,149.04 | $4,493.78 | $7,329.50 |
| 2009 | $584.70 | $1,174.89 | $2,202.76 | $4,606.12 | $7,512.73 |
| 2010 | $587.04 | $1,179.59 | $2,211.57 | $4,624.55 | $7,542.79 |
| 2011 | $596.43 | $1,198.46 | $2,246.96 | $4,698.54 | $7,663.47 |
| 2012 | $613.13 | $1,232.02 | $2,309.87 | $4,830.10 | $7,878.05 |
| 2013 | $624.17 | $1,254.19 | $2,351.45 | $4,917.04 | $8,019.85 |
| 2014 | $629.79 | $1,265.48 | $2,372.61 | $4,961.29 | $8,092.03 |
| 2015 | $641.12 | $1,288.26 | $2,415.32 | $5,050.60 | $8,237.69 |
| 2016 | $648.81 | $1,303.72 | $2,444.31 | $5,111.20 | $8,336.54 |
| 2017 | $657.90 | $1,321.97 | $2,478.53 | $5,182.76 | $8,453.25 |
| 2018 | $667.77 | $1,341.80 | $2,515.70 | $5,260.50 | $8,580.05 |
| 2019 | $683.13 | $1,372.66 | $2,573.56 | $5,381.49 | $8,777.39 |
| 2020 | $696.10 | $1,398.74 | $2,622.46 | $5,483.74 | $8,944.16 |
| 2021 | $703.07 | $1,412.73 | $2,648.69 | $5,538.58 | $9,033.60 |
| 2022 | $722.05 | $1,450.87 | $2,720.20 | $5,688.12 | $9,277.51 |
| 2023 | $768.98 | $1,545.18 | $2,897.01 | $6,057.85 | $9,880.55 |
| 2024 | $802.82 | $1,613.17 | $3,024.48 | $6,324.40 | $10,315.29 |
| 2025 | $823.69 | $1,655.11 | $3,103.12 | $6,488.83 | $10,583.49 |
Application date
This policy applies to all expenses incurred on or after September 21, 2026, for all accidents. This policy also applies to all independent living, personal care and quality of life expenses incurred before September 21, 2026, where the initial entitlement decision is made on or after September 21, 2026.
Document history
This document replaces 18-01-05 dated January 2, 2026.
This document was previously published as:
18-01-05 dated January 2, 2025
18-01-05 dated January 2, 2024
18-01-05 dated January 3, 2023
18-01-05 dated January 4, 2022
18-01-05 dated January 4, 2021
18-01-05 dated January 2, 2020
18-01-05 dated January 2, 2019
18-01-05 dated January 2, 2018
18-01-05 dated January 3, 2017
18-01-05 dated January 4, 2016
18-01-05 dated January 2, 2015
18-01-05 dated January 2, 2014
18-01-05 dated January 2, 2013
18-01-05 dated January 3, 2012
18-01-05 dated February 1, 2011
18-01-05 dated January 4, 2011
18-01-05 dated January 5, 2010
18-01-05 dated November 23, 2009
18-01-05 dated January 5, 2009
18-01-05 dated January 2, 2008
18-01-05 dated January 3, 2007
18-01-05 dated January 3, 2006
18-01-05 dated January 11, 2005
18-01-05 dated October 12, 2004
18-01-05 dated February 20, 2004
18-01-05 dated April 11, 2003
18-01-05 dated March 1, 2002
18-01-05 dated April 6, 2001.
References
Legislative authority
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997
Sections 32, 33, 39
Approval
Approved by the Chief Operating Officer, on behalf of the President and CEO on September 14, 2026.