April 8, 2026
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Policy 03-01, Part II, Addendum A, Effective Date for Use of New Editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
We updated the addendum to indicate that we use the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the DSM-5-TR), September 2025 edition, effective April 1, 2026.
This update follows the direction in Policy 03-01, Part II, Application 6:
“When a new edition is published, WCB will designate an effective date, as close as practicable to the date for publication, for use of the new edition (see Addendum A).”
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Policy 04-04, Part II, Addendum B, Effective Date for Use of New Editions of the American Medical Association Guides
We updated the addendum to indicate that we use the most recent edition of the online AMA Guides® to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Sixth Edition, 2025 (AMA Guides Sixth 2025) December 2, 2025 edition, effective April 1, 2026. This is consistent with the direction in Policy 04-04, Part I, 3.0:
“When a new edition is published, WCB will designate an effective date, as close as practicable to the date of publication, for use of the new edition (see Addendum B).”
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March 17, 2026
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Policy 04-08, Part II, Addendum A
Administrative correction: We inadvertently misaligned historical maximum amounts in table 1(a) when adding the 2026 amount in January 2026. We corrected the table in March 2026 to restore prior-year values. There is no associated policy change. See details.
March 3, 2026
We are seeking your feedback on the following topic:
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Policy 01-01 – Funding Policy
We’re seeking public input on our funding policy to ensure we appropriately balance the needs of Albertans with sustainability of the system. Review our draft policy and provide your feedback. Consultation is open until June 1, 2026.
Policy Manual last updated April 8, 2026.
