WorkSafeBC
At the February 6, 2024, Board of Directors meeting, the following items were approved:
Section 151 – Time limits for filing a mental disorder claim
On February 6, 2024, the Board of Directors approved amendments to policy on time limits for filing a mental disorder claim. The amended policies apply to all decisions, including appellate decisions, made on or after May 1, 2024.
Please click on the link below to view the Resolution.https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/law-policy/board-of-directors-decisions/bod-2024-02-06-01-time-limits-filing-mental-disorder-claim?lang=en
Assessments – Evidence and Standard of Proof
On February 6, 2024, the Board of Directors approved policy amendments for the Assessment Manual to provide guidance on the evidentiary principles and the standard of proof applicable to assessment matters. The amended policy applies to all decisions made on or after May 1, 2024.
Please click on the link below to view the Resolution.https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/law-policy/board-of-directors-decisions/bod-2024-02-06-02-assessments-evidence-standard-of-proof?lang=en
Cancer as a Compensable Consequence
On February 6, 2024, the Board of Directors approved changes to Item C3-22.40, Compensable Consequences – Certain Diseases and Conditions, in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II. Amendments were made to policy on cancer as a compensable consequence to reflect current medical and scientific literature.
The amended policy applies to all decisions made on or after June 1, 2024, respecting claims for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2014.
Please click on the link below to view the Resolution.https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/law-policy/board-of-directors-decisions/bod-2024-02-06-03-cancer-as-compensable-consequence?lang=en