Effective date: November 1, 2016
Application: Applies to all workers receiving vocational rehabilitation programs and services as of the effective date.
Policy subject: Return to work and vocational rehabilitation
Purpose:
To establish guidelines for vocational rehabilitation programs and services.
The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved POL 23/2016, Vocational Rehabilitation – Programs and Services which outlines the vocational rehabilitation programs and services offered to an injured worker with permanent restrictions. The following procedure provides detailed guidance for the implementation of POL 23/2016.
Individualized Vocational Plan (IVP)
Reporting
Spending Limits
The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013
Sections 19(1)(d), 51(a)(b), 69, 111(a)(b)(c), 115(e)(f)
(1) March 1, 2022. Housekeeping changes for minor updates including removal of references to secondary approval amounts.
(2) November 1, 2021. The term “job search benefits” updated for clarity to “earnings loss benefits during a notice period” as per POL 11/2021, Terminating Benefits – Notice Period.
(3) POL and PRO 01/2011, Vocational Rehabilitation – Programs and Services (effective February 1, 2011 to October 31, 2016).
(4) POL and PRO 06/2004, Vocational Rehabilitation – Programs and Services (effective August 1, 2004 to January 31, 2011).
(5) PRO 54/2000, Return to Work Plans by Vocational Services (effective August 1, 2000 to July 31, 2004).
POL 23/2016 Vocational Rehabilitation – Programs and Services
POL 10/2014 Allowance – Personal Care
POL 01/2018 Benefits – Long-Term Earnings Loss
POL 24/2016 Dependent Spouses – Initial Entitlement and Re-Employment Assistance
POL 04/2015 Modifications – Home, Vehicle, and Work
POL 10/2021 Suspension of Benefits
POL 11/2021 Terminating Benefits – Notice Period
POL 04/2021 Travel Expenses – General
POL 05/2004 Vocational Rehabilitation – Equipment and Tools
POL 02/2014 Vocational Rehabilitation – Moving Allowance
PRO 11/2014 Vocational Rehabilitation – Self-Employment Plans
ADM PRO 01/2022 Secondary Approval Levels (WCB Staff)