Permanent Impairment
Effective Dates
March 7, 1994 - June 30, 2008
Policy Code
CL-46
General Information
Under the Workers' Compensation Act, an individual who has suffered a compensable permanent impairment is entitled to compensation payable as a lump sum or an annuity, based on the degree of impairment as rated under the American Medical Association Guides, and the age of the worker .
All claims decisions are appealable to the Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board.
Policy References
Pre-Existing Conditions
March 31, 1994 - December 31, 2007 | CL-47 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022The Workers' Compensation Act states that a worker is eligible for compensation benefits if they have suffered a work-related disability that arises out of and in the course of employment. A worker may be entitled to receive loss of earnings benefits, m