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18-01-14
Policy
Every January, the WSIB indexes ongoing benefits and amounts set out in legislation. Annual indexing protects against the effects of inflation over time by gradually…
Our online services are the best way for businesses to access their WSIB account statements anywhere, anytime. Toronto, July 12, 2022 – Starting in January 2023, we will no…
On this page: Background Purpose Application and Scope Policy Statement…
16-02-14
Policy
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD) in smelter workers is accepted as an occupational disease under sections 1(1)(n) and 122 of the Workers' Compensation…
Each year, we are required under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act to conduct a value-for-money audit. The latest audit focused on the dispute resolution, appeals and…
On this page:Introduction Background The consultation process Overview of key…
Indication(s)Symptomatic relief of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN),…
18-04-02
Policy
When a worker is unable to return to pre-injury employment because of a work-related injury/disease and is not working at any job at the time of the initial future…
20-03-11
Policy
Where a worker's death results from a work-related injury/disease and the deceased worker is not survived by a spouse but is survived by dependent children under age…
Indication(s)Benzodiazepines are indicated in a treatment of a variety of disorders (depending on their pharmacokinetic profile and evidence), including anxiety disorder,…
Note: This is not a policy; it is a supplementary document to illustrate how the WSIB will administer the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, (WSIA) and Policies…
14-03-09
Policy
Employers are required to calculate, report, and pay their premiums based on either actual insurable earnings for those reporting monthly or quarterly, or on…
We want people with hearing loss to receive quality devices and services to improve their quality of life.We value our relationship with audiologists and hearing instrument…
17-07-06
Law
Section 33 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act provides:
A worker who sustains an injury is entitled to such health care as may be necessary,…
18-04-13
Policy
Workers are entitled to a future economic loss (FEL) sustainability benefit if they have no actual or anticipated wage loss, but they are
participating in work…
20-03-10
Policy
Where a worker's death results from a work-related injury/disease and the deceased worker is survived by one or more dependent children, but no spouse, the children…
Comprehensive benefits, services and programsSmall businesses enjoy a number of services and programs and comprehensive benefits for their workers. We also have several…
15-06-02
Policy
The WSIB generally maintains the loss of earnings (LOE) benefits the worker was receiving at the start of a temporary work disruption.
Workers are entitled to…
13-02-02
Law
s.83(1)
The Board may establish experience and merit rating programs to encourage employers to reduce injuries and occupational diseases and to encourage workers’…
18-06-03
Policy
The following definitions govern the adjudication of temporary disability in pre-1998 claims.
Temporary total disability
Temporary total disability is the…
15-03-15
16-01-09
Policy
A worker who has a permanent impairment due to work-related Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is entitled to a non-economic loss (NEL) benefit, based on the degree…
The mental health program of care is a contracted, community-based mental health care program. Through the program, people with claims will have access to timely assessment…