Section 6 of the Workers' Compensation Act (WCA) authorizes the Board of Directors to determine policy. The WCA, Regulation and policy provide the decision-making framework on entitlements and benefits for injured workers and on the responsibilities of employers.
WCB's Policy Development department supports the Board of Directors in this responsibility by:
- researching and analyzing policy issues
- managing WCB’s stakeholder consultation process through our website
- drafting policy for consideration by WCB's senior management team and the Policy Committee of the Board of Directors
Get more in-depth information about our policy development and consultation process. To view policies currently posted for consultation and to provide comments and feedback, visit our What's new in policy? section.
If you have a question about how a policy applies to your claim or employer account, contact your adjudicator, case manager or account manager directly. Policy Development does not work with individual claims or employer accounts.
If you feel a policy should be changed, you can request a policy review. Please follow the process in the Policies & Information Manual under G-4.
2021-2023 Policy Project Plan
Our policy project plan includes input from internal and external stakeholders. The plan lists current and upcoming projects. We use quarterly updates to reflect changes in our priorities. Learn more in our 2021-2023 Policy Project Plan - Q1 update..
Current consultations
Opioid policy now open for consultation.
We are seeking stakeholder feedback on the following topic:
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Opioid policy – Policy 04-06, Part II, Application 4.
We’re reviewing our prescribed opioid analgesics (narcotics) policy to ensure workers receive safe and effective treatment; criteria for coverage are clear and transparent; and policy is based on current medical evidence, advice and knowledge about the benefits and risks of opioids. Review the draft policy and provide your feedback.
Consultation is open until September 26, 2022.
Closed policy consultations
2022
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Funding policy - Policy 01-01
Feb. 15/2022 - to Jun. 20, 2022
Consultation Materials – Jan/22
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Medical cannabis – Policy 04-06, Part II, Application 6 and Addendum A
Jan. 25/2022 - to May 2/2022
Consultation Materials – Jan/22
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Cost relief for reactions to compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations – Policy 05-02, Part II, Application 2
Jan. 25/22 – Mar. 28/22
Consultation Materials – Jan/22
Verbatim Comments
2021
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Policy Project Plan
Jul. 6/21 – Oct. 4/21
Consultation materials – Jul/21
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Nov/21
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Reimbursement of housekeeping expenses prior to December 1, 2013
Jul. 6/21 – Oct. 4/21
Consultation materials – Jul/21
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Nov/21
Post consultation policy – Jan/22
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Third party recoveries – cost relief – unknown or uninsured third parties
Jul. 6/21 – Oct. 4/21
Consultation materials – Jul/21
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Nov/21
Post consultation policies – Jan/22
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Fairness Review Mandate
Jan. 15/21 - Feb. 15/21
Consultation materials – Jan/21
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Mar/21
Fairness Review Mandate – Apr/21
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Duty to Cooperate
Jan. 15/21 - Feb. 15/21
Consultation materials – Jan/21
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Mar/21
Post consultation policies – Apr/21
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Egregious Conduct
Jan. 15/21 - Feb. 15/21
Consultation materials – Jan/21
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Mar/21
Post consultation policy – Apr/21
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Maximum Compensable Earnings (MCE)
Jan. 15/21 - Feb. 15/21
Consultation materials – Jan/21
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Mar/21
Post consultation materials – Apr/21
2020
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Pension Midpointing
Sep. 30/20 – Dec. 1/20
Consultation Materials – Sep/20
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Feb/21
Post consultation policy – Mar/21
2019
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Phase two - Review of employer accounts and premium policies
Oct. 1/19 – Dec. 2/19
Consultation materials – Oct/19
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Jan/20
Post consultation policies
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2020 Policy Project Plan
Oct. 1/19 – Dec. 2/19
Consultation materials – Sep/19
Verbatim comments
Board of Directors Minutes Excerpt – Jan/20
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Phase one - High-level review of employer accounts and premium policies
May 14/19 – Jul. 15/19
Consultation materials – May/19
Verbatim comments
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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
Jan. 3/19 – Mar. 5/19
Consultation materials – Jan/19
Board of Directors Minutes – Apr/19
Post consultation policy – Jun/19
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2019 Policy Project Plan
Jan. 3/19 – Mar. 5/19
Consultation materials – Jan/19
Board of Directors Minutes – Apr/19
2018
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Obligation to Return Injured Workers to Work
Jan. 2/18 – Mar. 6/18
Consultation materials – Jan/18
Board of Directors Minutes – Apr/18
Post consultation policy – Sep/18
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Estimating Earning Capacity
Jan. 2/18 – Mar. 6/18
Consultation materials – Jan/18
Board of Directors Minutes – Apr/18
Post consultation policy – Sep/18
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Interim Relief
Jan. 2/18 – Mar. 6/18
Consultation materials – Jan/18
Board of Directors Minutes – Apr/18
Post consultation policy – Sep/18
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Code of Rights and Conduct
Jan. 2/18 – Mar. 6/18
Consultation materials – Jan/18
Board of Directors Minutes – Apr/18
Post consultation Code of Rights and Conduct – Sep/18
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Funding Policy
Jan. 2/18 – Mar. 6/18
Consultation materials – Jan/18
Board of Directors Minutes - Nov/18
Post consultation policy – Jan/19
