WCB-Alberta works with treating physicians to ensure fair coverage for workers and a safe return to work. A medical opinion will affect your claim and benefits. It is important to have the best evidence-based medical information available for decision-making.
You may be referred for an independent medical examination (pdf, 205KB) for an independent opinion on your medical condition. In complex cases where there are significant differences in medical opinion, a medical panel (pdf, 209KB) can be convened to provide independent expertise on the medical issues in question.