Recovery of Overpaid Compensation
Effective Dates
June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Policy Code
EL-04
General Information
This policy establishes the principles that will guide the Yukon Workers’ Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) in its recovery of overpayments to injured workers. The principles attempt to strike a fair balance between the YWCHSB’s fiscal responsibilities and the interests of injured workers, dependents and employers. The YWCHSB strives to prevent overpayments.
Prior Policies
Recovery of Overpaid Compensation
November 16, 1993 - June 30, 2008 | CL-43 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022The Workers' Compensation Act gives authority to the Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board to recover any overpaid compensation which has been paid to a claimant, or their dependants, for which they are not entitled. All claims decisions are app
Loss of Earnings for a Worker Age 63 or Older
December 8, 1993 - June 30, 2008 | CL-45 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Policy References
Merits and Justice of the Case
June 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022