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This page provides updates on recent changes to operational policies at the WSIB, policy clarifications, and our policy agenda.To sign up for email updates of new or revised…
23-01-01
Policy
The WSIB provides benefits for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in claims involving occupational exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), when there is a…
15-03-13
Policy
If a first responder or other designated worker is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and meets specific employment and diagnostic criteria, the…
Toronto, July 24, 2023 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is trying to break down young people’s wall of invincibility with its newest…
If your workplace injury or illness happened before January 2, 1990, you may be eligible to receive WSIB benefits.Pre-1990 permanent disability benefitsIf you never fully…
15-02-03
Policy
Entitlement for a work-related injury/disease will not be denied due to the existence of a pre-existing condition. Once initial entitlement is established, the…
17-01-07
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,…
Workers purchase approved health care equipment and supplies from one of four WSIB preferred suppliers. Find out more information about our approved suppliers and the…
20-03-05
Policy
If a worker's spouse is pregnant at the time of the worker's death, the unborn child is considered dependent from the date of birth.
15-04-05
Policy
Claims for compensation and health care benefits shall be accepted in cases where it is medically determined that a premature termination of pregnancy "arose out of…
Let us remind you when it’s time to report and payComplete the premium reminder form and we’ll send you an email reminder when your reporting and payment is due to help you…
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…
The WSIB is funded by the premiums received from Ontario businesses. Your rate is based on the shared risk of all the businesses that do the same type of work in your…
14-03-08
Policy
On request, the WSIB allows employers who report and remit premiums on a monthly or quarterly basis to make a lump sum pre-payment of their premium for the whole year…
17-07-01
Law
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act provides:
s.32
Health care is defined as including assistive devices and prostheses.
s.33(1)
A worker who sustains…
Sprains and strains to soft tissues in the back, shoulder and wrist are among the leading causes of disability and discomfort in Ontario’s workforce. The Centre of…
Bill 168 became law on June 15, 2010. This new legislation is an addition to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The changes strengthen protections for workers from…
Non-formulary drugs We will consider request for coverage for medications that are not found in the drug benefit program formulary search on a case-by-case basis. For…
Privacy FAQ for health care practitioners 1. What are the guidelines for health care practitioners? For information about guidelines for health care practitioners, visit…
How do I submit a record request? Requests may be submitted by mail, in person, or online: To submit a…
The Privacy Office is responsible for the WSIB’s compliance with the access and privacy scheme of FIPPA, including the processing of requests for access to WSIB records, the…
General records: FIPPA Access and Privacy Files FIPPA Program Support Files Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FIPPA)
This privacy statement for workers explains the information that the WSIB collects about you - by the organization.We're committed to protecting your privacy and the…