News and announcements

March 18, 2025 New member on our Board of Directors: Dr. Joshua Bezanson. The Honourable Minister Matt Jones has appointed Dr. Joshua Bezanson as a member of WCB’s Board of Directors. Dr. Bezanson will serve as a representative of the interests of workers for a three-year term to expire on March 11, 2028.
January 7, 2025 Increase to claims cost threshold. WCB annually reviews the claim cost threshold for no-time-lost claims used in experience rating. For claims occurring in 2025, the threshold increased from $1,900 to $2,000. Learn more about how claims affect your premiums. Learn more about how claims affect your premiums.
December 17, 2024 2025 cost of living adjustments. The 2025 cost of living adjustment (COLA) amount is 2.35% for eligible workers. For more information, read our fact sheets for workers and employers.
December 4, 2024 2025 employer premium rates announced. The average premium rate includes a 7-cent discount on the rate that would be required to cover the full costs of workplace illnesses and injuries in 2025. As an employer, you have the most influence over your own performance and there are things you can do to achieve the best performance (and lowest rates) possible. Learn how we set premium rates.
December 2, 2024 Welcoming Sara Schmidt to the role of Vice President, Client Services & Disability Management. We are pleased to welcome Sara Schmidt to the organization effective December 2, 2024. Sara joins our executive team in the role of Vice President, Client Services & Disability Management. With decades of experience delivering exceptional results, Sara is well equipped to support our vision for a safe, healthy and strong Alberta.
November 18, 2024 2025 premium rate statements. Employers, your 2025 premium rate statement will be available in your myWCB account by mid-December. Visit myWCB to log in or to reset your ID/password if you have forgotten them. Our eBusiness support team is available to help Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
July 9, 2024 View our 2023 Annual Report. We’ve continued to evolve and find new ways to meet the changing needs of Albertans. Read the report for highlights and results from the past year.
May 22, 2024 Alberta wildfire evacuations. We have information available for workers, employers and treatment providers who are impacted by wildfire evacuations in our province.
January 9, 2024 Increase to claims cost threshold WCB annually reviews the claim cost threshold for no-time-lost claims used in experience rating. For claims occurring in 2024, the threshold increased from $1,800 to $1,900. Learn more about how claims affect your premiums.

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