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All workers covered by The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 are eligible for compensation and medical treatment if they suffer a psychological injury from being directly exposed to a traumatic event, a series of traumatic events or a substantial work-related stressor as part of or in the course of their employment. This coverage applies to all industries and occupations covered by the Act. Find out more.
Effective date: September 1, 2023
Application: Medical first responders of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
Policy subject: Employer coverage and registration
Purpose:
To establish guidelines for coverage of medical first responders.
The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved POL 04/2024, Coverage – Medical First Responders. The following procedure provides WCB staff with guidelines for the management of these claims.
The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013
2(1)(ii), 3(3), 70(5), 81
The Worker's Compensation General Regulations, 1985, Section 3(gg)
