Health services

If you are injured at work, there are three things you need to do immediately: Seek medical attention, report your injury to your employer and report your injury to the WCB using the Worker’s Initial Report of Injury (W1) form. Learn how to file a claim with the WCB and what you’ll need to file your claim. Find information specific to temporary foreign workers and workers who are injured out of province.

If you’ve been seriously injured on the job, or if a loved one has died from a work-related incident, we’re here to help you. You can get support from the WCB. Find out what support may be available to you in these situations and what to expect from the WCB.

The WCB pays for medical treatment, hospital care, prescription drugs and medical supplies. Find out who you can see for medical treatment and the forms you need to be reimbursed for medical expenses. Learn what happens if you need an attendant to accompany you to a medical appointment. Find out what expenses the WCB may pay for, including travel and dental expenses, and learn about personal care allowances.

When a worker returns to work as soon as it’s medically safe, the physical and emotional impact on that worker and other employees is reduced. Read about the return-to-work process, return-to-work plans, accommodation in the workplace and medical treatment. Find answers to frequently asked questions about returning to work.