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.

February 04, 2020

Employers report high satisfaction with Workers Compensation Board

The results of the 2019 Employer Survey are in and the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to report that this year’s survey shows high results, scoring 85 in its service satisfaction index, up 3 points since 2017 and the highest level ever recorded. The index is a measure of employers’ satisfaction with a variety of service dimensions, including effectiveness, fairness and service delivery. In the fall of 2019, 500 Island employers participated in the survey conducted by the independent research company, Narrative Research. On an alternating biannual basis, the WCB polls its two key stakeholder groups, injured workers and employers, to gauge satisfaction with the WCB’s services and to identify areas for improvement. Recent WCB service improvements for Island employers include the following: Annual monitoring of the WCB’s employer classification to ensure the system remains fair and relevant to Island workplaces.Development of a funding policy to achieve long term financial sustainability and stability in rates.A continuing downward trend in rates for employers.Distributed 22 million dollars to employers as part of a surplus distribution planDeveloped a Return to Work Guide for EmployersLaunched a new mobile app to help PEI Employers & Employees alike better access workplace health and safety information Based on the survey results, 86% of employers surveyed, believe the WCB is effective at providing service, which is up from 80 % in 2017. The vast majority of employers (93%) agree that the WCB is fair to PEI employers, which has increased from 2017 (85%). The 2019 results show approximately 93% of employers surveyed believe the WCB is doing a good job of keeping employers informed and 92% feel that the WCB is providing a benefit to employers. The results also demonstrated over half of the employers surveyed feel that there is not a lot of administrative red tape in in their interactions with the WCB. Awareness of WCB’s education consultant remains unchanged at 61%. Promoting availability of this free resource on various health and safety topics will be a key priority for the Board going forward. “We were very pleased with the most recent results from the Employer Satisfaction Survey,” said WCB Chair Jim MacPhee. “Our goal is to provide the best service we can to our stakeholder groups and the feedback we receive through our surveys are an important part of this continuous improvement process.” For more information, including a summary report of the 2019 WCB Employers Survey, please visit www.wcb.pe.ca/2019employersurvey. Aussi disponible en français.

February 03, 2020

Safety video contest open to high school students

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has launched its annual high school safety video contest. Any high school student from across Prince Edward Island can enter the contest for a chance to win $1,000, and another $1,000 for their school. The Focus on Safety Video Contest challenges students to create a two minute video to highlight the importance of working safely and speaking up about their workplace safety rights and responsibilities. The video contest is part of a nation-wide initiative of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). The provincial winning entry will be automatically entered in the national contest in April. “Teaching our youth about workplace safety is a must,” said WCB Chair Jim MacPhee. “This generation will become our future employers and workers and the earlier they understand the importance of working safely, the safer our future workplaces will be.” Video submissions will be accepted until March 31, 2020. For more information, including rules and contest entry forms, visit the WCB website at www.wcb.pe.ca/Workplace/Programs. Aussi disponible en français.

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