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.
Over the next several weeks, upcoming payments to Saskatchewan physicians may include regular and retroactive payment amounts dating back to April 1, 2022.
If you have questions or need more information about the retroactive amounts, please contact the medical accounts inquiry line at 1.800.667.7590, option 3 and then 1 or email mainquiry@wcbsask.com.
Effective date: January 1, 2025
Application: Applies to all employers.
Policy subject: Employer payroll and premiums
Purpose:
To establish the maximum assessable wage rate for 2025.
Section 137(2) of The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 directs the Workers’ Compensation Board to set a maximum assessable wage rate for each year.
Effective January 1, 2025, the Board Members have determined that the maximum assessable wage rate will be $104,531 per worker per calendar year.
The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013
Sections 37, 137(2), 182
