Policy Consultation

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Policy Consultation

The WCB is committed to working with Island workers and employers to develop policies that are consistent with the compensation and workplace safety legislation. We review our policies regularly to make sure that they are relevant to today's workplaces.

An important part of the policy development process is consultation -- we want you to have an opportunity to provide feedback on the policies that affect you.

There are several ways you can be involved in WCB policy development:

Sign up for our WCB News & Policy Subscription Service to stay informed about WCB policies.
Review draft policies and provide feedback.
Provide suggestions on how we can improve our policies at any time, either online or in writing to:

Email
policyupdates@wcb.pe.ca

Mail and In Person
Policy & Planning
Workers Compensation Board
14 Weymouth Street
PO Box 757
Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7

Fax
902-368-5696

While WCB policies are available in English only, we welcome feedback in both French and English.

Bien que les politiques de la CAT soient seulement disponibles en anglais, tout commentaire peut être soumis en français ou en anglais.

Draft Policies

The Workers Compensation Board has approved in principle changes to the following policies. We invite you to provide feedback on these changes.

Policy		Due Date for Feedback
There are currently no draft policies

To provide input on the WCB's draft policies:

Click on the Policy link to review the proposed policy.
The summary of proposed changes is included at the top of the draft policy.
Click on the feedback link beside each policy to provide your feedback.
Submit your feedback prior to the due date listed.

Although all feedback received is considered in the policy approval process, the WCB is unable to respond to each individual submission.

If you have any questions about the WCB's policy process, please contact us.

Note: Your name and contact information are collected under the authority of section 31(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to contact you to reply to your question. If you have any questions about this collection of information, please contact: FOIPP Coordinator, Workers Compensation Board of PEI, 14 Weymouth Street, P.O. Box 757, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L7, 902-368-5680 or toll free at 1-800-237-5049.

December 03, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Canada Post Service Disruption

UPDATE – December 3, 2024 The WCB continues to monitor the situation on a day-by-day basis, and will only issue mail if, and when, it’s possible to do so, to minimize disruption to our clients. Filing a claim For workers and employers, the quickest way to start the claim process with the WCB is to do online. Workers can file here - https://secure2.wcb.pe.ca/Workers/WorkersReport Employers can file here - https://wcb.pe.ca/Employers/OnlineServicesSignIn Dropping off documents Workers and employers can securely drop off claim forms and other WCB-related documents at: The WCB head office, 14 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm. All Access PEI locations as of November 26, 2024. Please check the locations and hours of operation here: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/transportation-and-infrastructure/access-pei-locations Emailing documents Documents can also be emailed as follows. Worker’s and Employer Report – workerservices@wcb.pe.ca Employer Accounts (registration, renewals, etc.) – safetymatter@wcb.pe.ca Payments The WCB has actively been reaching out to clients and to make arrangements to make sure payments continue to be made in a timely manner. 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 Registered employer 2025 rate letters At this time of the year, the WCB usually mails out rate notification letters to all registered employers. That’s not possible this year with the ongoing Canada Post strike. However, rate letters are now available by calling the WCB’s Employer Services at 902-368-5680 or toll-free 1-800-237-5049 in Atlantic Canada. You can also contact us by email at safetymatters@wcb.pe.ca 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.

December 02, 2024

Drive with safety in mind

December 1 – 7 is #NationalSafeDriving Week! Did you know that a vehicle can be considered a workplace? Many workers operate a motor vehicle for a long period of time to perform their job, which increases their exposure to some health and safety risks. Read about the preventive and safety measures for drivers here.

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