Account Information

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Account Information

Approximately 5000 Island employers are protected by the worker's compensation system.

The system is funded entirely by PEI employers, based on the principle of collective liability.

The premiums Island employers pay are pooled into an accident fund. This fund is used to pay benefits to workers who are injured at work and to support the WCB's prevention and administration activities.

For the compensation system to run efficiently, it is important that you, as an Island employer:

Establish your coverage as legislated by the Workers Compensation Act.
Maintain your registration.
Make timely payments based on your assessment rate.

To assist you in managing your account, the WCB offers you the convenience of Online services. Online Services are easy to use, and are accessible any time on the Internet.

February 07, 2019

Employer Registration Renewal - Deadline February 28

The WCB would like to remind all registered employers of the upcoming renewal deadline. If you have not already done so, please submit your 2018-2019 registration renewal by February 28, 2019, to avoid a penalty for late filing. There are two ways to submit your registration renewal:For your convenience, you can renew your WCB registration electronically using the Employer Registration Renewal option at WCB Online Services -or-You can complete the Employer Registration Renewal Form included in your 2019 Registration package and mail it to P.O. Box 757, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7L7 or drop it off at the WCB office at 14 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown. You may also send your Registration Renewal Form by facsimile to 902-368-5705. If you have not received your 2019 Employer Registration Renewal information by mail or email, or if you have any questions about your registration, please contact us.

February 05, 2019

Revised WCB policies

The following WCB policies have been amended: Repetitive Strain Injuries (POL-91). The amendments set out the criteria for acceptance of repetitive strain injuries including how risk factors are considered and weighed to determine entitlement to compensation. Conditions for Entitlement (POL-71), formerly titled Arising Out of and in the Course of Employment. The amendments provide clarification on the criteria and conditions that must be satisfied for a claim to be accepted for compensation. Emergency Callout of Workers (POL-127) has been rescinded as the content has been incorporated into the Conditions for Entitlement (POL-71)Information about the changes can be found in the History section of each policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who participated in the policy consultation process.

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