Pre-Existing Conditions
Pre-Existing Conditions
The 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
Effective Dates
March 31, 1994 - December 31, 2007
Policy Code
CL-47
General Information
The 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, medical aid, rehabilitation, and/or a permanent impairment award.
There may be circumstances when a work-related disability may aggravate a pre-existing condition. This policy provides guidelines in assessing whether a pre-existing condition shall be considered compensable or non-compensable.
All claims decisions are appealable to the Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board.
Prevention
The 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, medical aid, rehabilitation, and/or a permanent impairment award.
There may be circumstances when a work-related disability may aggravate a pre-existing condition. This policy provides guidelines in assessing whether a pre-existing condition shall be considered compensable or non-compensable.
All claims decisions are appealable to the Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board.
Roles and Responsibilities
Claims
Application
The 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, medical aid, rehabilitation, and/or a permanent impairment award.
There may be circumstances when a work-related disability may aggravate a pre-existing condition. This policy provides guidelines in assessing whether a pre-existing condition shall be considered compensable or non-compensable.
All claims decisions are appealable to the Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board.
Policy References
Permanent Impairment
November 9, 1993 - March 7, 1994 | CL-41 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Rehabilitation
December 8, 1993 - December 31, 2004 | CS-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022