Physiotherapy
Effective Dates
December 31, 2009 - June 30, 2022
Policy Code
HC-03
General Information
Section 36 of the Workers’ Compensation Act S.Y. 2008 (the Act) states that the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) may provide payment for health care assistance. The Act further provides the YWCHSB with the authority and discretion to determine the necessity, character and sufficiency of health care assistance. This includes authorizing payment for appropriate physiotherapy required to treat an injured worker’s compensable injury and associated secondary disorders that may arise from the compensable injury.
Purpose
Physiotherapy treatment may be appropriately used for some injuries in order to help an injured worker regain function and return to work in a timely and safe fashion. The policy establishes parameters for the appropriate authorization and safe use of physiotherapy in the treatment of compensable injuries. It outlines the responsibilities of the injured worker, the physiotherapist, the YWCHSB and medical practitioners.
Prior Policies
Complementary Treatments
July 11, 2005 - July 7, 2008 | CL-55 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Complementary Treatments
June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009 | HC-01 | 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, 2022Subsequent Disorders or Conditions Resulting from a Work-Related Injury
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2022 | EN-10 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Overview: Provision of Health Care Assistance
December 31, 2009 - June 30, 2022 | HC-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Duty to Co-Operate, Part 2 of 4: Roles and Responsibilities
December 31, 2009 - June 30, 2012 | RE-02-2 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Duty to Co-Operate, Part 4 of 4: Penalities for Non Co-Operation
December 31, 2009 - June 30, 2012 | RE-02-4 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Mitigation of Loss
December 31, 2009 - June 30, 2012 | RE-03 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022