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The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved POL 16/2014, Extrication Services.
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Extrication Services
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PRO 16/2014
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Extrication Services
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PRO 16/2014
Effective date: December 1, 2014
Application: All claims where the WCB is billed for extrication services.
Policy subject: General
Purpose:
To provide payment for extrication services.
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PROCEDURE
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- Operations staff will review billings for extrication. Billings that meet the requirements of POL 16/2014 will be approved.
- Payments will be charged to expense code M37.
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Legislative Authority
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Legislative Authority
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The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013
Sections 115(j)
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(1) POL and PRO 08/2008, Extrication Services (effective July 1, 2008 to November 30, 2014).
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