Policy
The WSIB reviews and sets the following rates after conducting a review of market and related information.
Guidelines
For more information on the rates please refer to the policy documents as referenced in the table below.
| Benefit | Rate | Policy Document |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing Allowance | minor damage $295.20 max. major damage $590.40 max. | 17-07-03 |
| Non-Professional Escort Fee | $90.00/day | 17-01-08 |
| Guide and Support Dog Allowance | $1,100 annually | 17-06-04 |
| Independent Living Allowance | $3,950.50 annually | 17-06-02 |
Meal Allowance |
$12.00 | 17-01-09 |
Personal Care Allowance General Attendant Rate |
$11.25/hr | 17-06-05 |
| Bookkeeping Fee | $720.00 annual maximum | 17-06-05 |
| Transportation Allowance | $0.40/km | 17-01-09 |
Exceptions
Minimum Burial Rate
The WSIB indexes the minimum burial rate annually according to the alternate indexing factor, the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The 2016 minimum burial rate is $2,983.48. For more information on the alternate indexing factor, see 18-01-02, Benefit Dollar Amounts - Accidents from 1998. For more information on burial expenses, see 20-03-02, Burial Expenses.
Hearing Devices
Billings for approved hearing aids at or below $1,000 per ear/per aid will receive expedited processing. OPM 17-07-04 Hearing Devices outlines an exception process for workers with special needs who require a hearing aid costing more than $1,000 per ear/per aid.
Application date
This policy applies to all expenses incurred on or after January 1, 2016, for all injuries/diseases.
Document history
This document replaces 18-01-05 dated January 2, 2015.
This document was previously published as:
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.
References
Legislative authority
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, as amended
Sections 48(22), 50
Minute
Administrative
#1, December 10, 2015, Page 529