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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…
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…
The WSIB creates Administrative Practice Documents when we determine there is a need for a supplementary document to assist in understanding the practical application of…
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,…
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’…
On this page:
Key principles
Definitions
Introduction
Initial…
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…
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…
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…
Indication
Prevention of migraine in adults who have at least four migraine days per month.
Formulary Status
The WSIB Drug Advisory Committee (DAC) recommended that…
18-07-02
Policy
The WSIB has adopted the Ontario Rating Schedule (O.R.S.) as a clinical guide to evaluation, for consistency of medical assessment under the provisions of Sections 45…
Note: This is not a policy; it is supplementary information to illustrate how the WSIB will administer the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, (WSIA) and…
Our new premium rate-setting model is replacing existing experience rating programs. Businesses will receive their final NEER and CAD-7 statements in the fall of 2020.…
Vision and commitment
We are committed to meeting the requirements outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and:
treating all people in a…
The WSIB carried out a policy consultation on the core rate framework policies from August 2017 to January 2018.
The feedback received was valuable and helped to inform the…
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,…
On this page:
Introduction
Background
The consultation process
Summary…
The WSIB has concluded a review of the rate setting approach for temporary employment agencies (TEAs). The review was in response to concerns raised by a subset of businesses…
On this page:
Key principles
Introduction
Collecting relevant evidence…
The WSIB is where potential meets purpose. To reach our potential and live up to our purpose, we’re building an inclusive work environment that reflects the people we serve.…
14-05-03
Policy
If a prior disability caused or contributed to the compensable accident, or if the period resulting from an accident becomes prolonged or enhanced due to a pre-…
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…
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…
The interdisciplinary team program of care is a contracted community-based health care program. The program is for the assessment and treatment of people with complex…