Policy
Workers who are 65 years of age or older and injured are entitled to compensation benefits until the date of Maximum Medical Recovery (MMR) because temporary disability ends on this date. These workers are not entitled to benefits for future economic loss (FEL).
Application date
This policy applies to all decisions made on or after January 1, 1991, for accidents from January 2, 1990 to December 31, 1997.
Document History
This document replaces 05-01-13 dated September 4, 1991.
References
Legislative Authority
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, as amended
Section 103
Workers' Compensation Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended
Sections 37, 43(2)