Benefits

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Benefits

The WCB provides benefits and services to minimize the impact of a workplace injury or illness, and to assist you during your recovery. Depending on the nature of your injury and your work, you may be entitled to:

Medical aid to cover the costs of treatment.
Wage loss benefits to compensate for your temporary loss of income.
Expense reimbursement to compensate you for medications and other expenses related to your injury.
An impairment assessment.
Survivor benefits.

The WCB will work with you, your employer and your health care provider to ensure you receive the benefits you need to recover from your workplace injury.

July 23, 2021

Revised WCB Policy

Amendments have been made to the policy, POL-03, Travel and Related Expenses, following the WCB Board of Directors final approval. Information about the changes can be found in the History section of the policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who participated in the consultation process.

July 22, 2021

Feedback Requested: Proposed WC Act Amendments to Benefit Indexation

The WCB is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to the Workers Compensation Act and General Regulations related to benefit indexation. The purpose is to better align long term benefits with rises in the cost of living.A consultation summary has been posted on the Legislative Feedback page of the WCB website under the heading, Proposed Amendments to the Workers Compensation Act - Benefit Indexation. The WCB encourages stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed changes by August 21, 2021, using the online feedback form.

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