Description

If you are injured or become ill because of your job, you could get insurance benefits. This is because Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Act covers most workers by law.

Benefit Amount

Each claim is treated separately. You could receive:

• Loss of earnings benefits.
• Health care and medical costs (doctor’s visits, surgery, physiotherapy etc).
• Prescription drug costs.
• Special clothing or footwear costs.
• Transportation costs to and from health care appointments.

Eligibility Criteria

You may be eligible if you:

• Work for an employer who is covered by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board.
• Have an injury or illness that is directly related to your work.
• You or your employer report your injury or illness to the SIB and your claim is allowed.

Application Process

File a claim with the WSIB as soon after the work-related injury or illness happens.

The information provided to WSIB will help determine the benefits and support you are eligible for. You agree to share information about your functional abilities with the WSIB and your employer by having a health-care professional (e.g., doctor, physiotherapist) complete the form and identify your ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, and perform other work-related tasks fill out a Functional Abilities Form.

The amount of financial assistance you may receive will vary depending on the WSIB benefit that you are approved for.

Appeal Process

Find out what you can do if you disagree with a decision you received from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program: https://www.ontario.ca/page/internal-reviews-and-appeals-social-assistance