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Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Insurance

In Prince Edward Island, there are over 6,500 employers protected by the worker's compensation system. The WCB is solely funded by PEI employers, based on the principle of collective liability.

The premiums Island employers pay are pooled into an accident fund that is used to pay benefits to injured workers and support the WCB's prevention, educational and administrative activities.

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

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

To help you manage your account with ease, the WCB offers Online services for employers. These web-based services are easy to use and are accessible at any time.

November 21, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Canada Post Service Disruption

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced that its members began a nationwide strike on Friday, November 15, at 12:01am ET. The Workers Compensation Board will monitor the situation on a day-by-day basis, and we will only issue mail if, and when, it is possible to do so, to minimize disruption to our clients. The mail strike does not affect those who receive their payments through direct deposit. Injured workers and health care providers are encouraged to set up direct deposit. To sign up, complete the appropriate form: Worker Direct Deposit Form: https://bit.ly/3Z6Jzqk Direct Deposit Request – Service Provider Form : https://bit.ly/4ey4maM The WCB has already reached out to clients to make arrangements for payments to continue in a timely manner. Our Online Services remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, where you can submit claims, reports, review account balances and remit account payments electronically. If you have any questions or concerns about your payments, please contact the WCB at 902-368-5680 or toll-free 1-800-237-5049 in Atlantic Canada.

November 21, 2024

2024 Worker Survey Underway

The WCB's 2024 Worker Survey is now underway. This survey is conducted every two years by an independent reserach firm called Narrative Research (NR). NR will ask our clients about their satisfaction with our progams and services. Paricipation is voluntary and confidential. This survey is one way the WCb gathers feedback from our stakeholders, so that we cna continue to improve how we serve Island workers and employers. Click here for the results of previous surveys. If you have questions about this survey, please reach out to Jody Jackson, Manager, Policy, Planning and Evaluation, at 902-213-4547 or email jsjackson@wcb.pe.ca

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