Policy
The determination of a Future Economic Loss (FEL) benefit is made independently of other compensation benefits being paid to a worker. The WSIB does not blend in pensions, temporary disability benefits, loss of earnings benefits, or FEL benefits from other claims.
Guidelines
Blending pensions with FEL benefits
If a worker in receipt of a permanent disability pension benefit subsequently becomes entitled to a FEL benefit, the determination of the FEL benefit excludes the worker’s existing pension benefits, and is determined in accordance with the initial FEL determination (see 18-04-05, Initial Determination - Workers who are Earning at Time of Determination and 18-04-06, Initial Determination - Where Suitable and Available Employment or Business has been Determined).
Blending FEL benefits with LOE benefits
If a worker in receipt of a FEL benefit has a new work-related accident for which loss of earnings (LOE) benefits are paid, the LOE benefits are calculated without regard to the FEL benefit.
Blending two or more FEL benefits
If a worker receives two or more FEL benefits arising from different work-related accidents, the amount of each is determined independently of the other.
Application date
This policy applies to all FEL decisions made on or after July 1, 2007, for all accidents from January 2, 1990 to December 31, 1997.
Document History
This document replaces 18-04-07 dated October 12, 2004.
Previously, this document was published as:
18-04-07 dated June 15, 1999
7.6* dated January 1, 1998
05-05-07* dated September 4, 1991.
*Documents were replaced by 18-04-07 dated June 15, 1999.
References
Legislative Authority
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, as amended
Sections 43, 102, 107
Workers’ Compensation Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended
Sections 37(1), 43, 145, 146
Minute
Administrative
#30, June 26, 2007, Page 443