Policies

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Policies

WCB policies are the foundation for the decisions that we make to protect Island workers and employers, and to promote workplace safety.

Our policies contain the rules the WCB applies when interpreting the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Our program and governance policies are available online through the table of contents below. If you can't find the policy you are looking for, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Glossary of Terms

General WCB Policies

Access to Information

Appeals

General

Policy Development

Policy Development And Maintenance (POL-121)

Claims

Entitlement

Conditions/Injuries

Health Care Services

Medical Aid

Return to Work

Wage Loss Benefits

General

Employer Services

Workplace Safety and Prevention

Finance

Board of Directors

Policy Index - Alphabetical

For find out more about the WCB policy development process and how you can become involved, click here.

December 23, 2019

New and revised policies

The WCB Board of Directors has approved:a new policy, Massage Therapy (POL-158)amendments to Medical Cannadis (POL-153). A summary of the amendments can be found in the History section of the policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who participated in the policy consultation process.

December 20, 2019

Board of Director and Advisory Council Appointments

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to announce new members appointed to the WCB Board of Directors and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisory Council. Applicants were chosen through the Engage PEI initiative and represent a breadth of knowledge and experience. WCB Board of DirectorsThree new members have been appointed to the WCB Board of Directors for a three year term (December 2019- December 2022). James MacPhee of Montague has been appointed as ChairpersonNicole McKenna of Stratford has been appointed as Worker Representative and Vice ChairpersonChristopher Gillis of Charlottetown has been appointed as Employer Representative OHS Advisory CouncilTwo new members have been appointed to the OHS Advisory Council for a three year term (December 2019- December 2022). Karen Biggar, from New Annan, has been appointed as a Worker RepresentativeSam Sanderson, from Charlottetown, has been appointed as an Employer Representative In addition to two new appointments, several reappointments were made to the OHS Advisory Council. Alan McCormick from Kingston has been reappointed as Employer Representative and Vice ChairBen MacDonald from Montague has been reappointed as Worker Representative and ChairLynn Bovyer from North Rustico has been reappointed as Worker RepresentativeEric MacDonald from Cardigan has been reappointed as Public Representative The WCB Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and strategic planning of the Workers Compensation Board. The Board establishes policies and programs required for the administration of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The OHS Advisory Council advises the WCB Board of Directors on the administration of the OHS Act and Regulations; monitoring and reporting on OHS activities throughout the province; and exclusions from all or part of the application of the OHS Act or Regulations. The Workers Compensation Board would like to offer their sincere gratitude to the long-standing outgoing members of the WCB Board of Directors and the OHS Advisory Council and would like to offer a warm welcome to the new Board and Advisory Council members.

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