Policy 21-106 Accident Reporting and Application for Benefits

What is the policy about?

Policy 21-106 Accident Reporting and Application for Benefits deals with the process and timelines for workers and employers to report workplace accidents, and for workers and survivors to apply for compensation benefits following a workplace accident that results in injury or death.

Why is the policy being reviewed?

Policy 21-106 Accident Reporting and Application for Benefits is being reviewed to:

• Provide clarity on reasonable delays associated with applying for benefits;
• Provide clarity on how WorkSafeNB determines date of accident for various types of claims; and
• Improve sequencing and flow.

What is the nature of the changes?

The proposed changes bring clarification and consistency within the policy and with current business practices, including:

• More information on how WorkSafeNB determines the date of accident;
• Clearer guidance on what constitutes a reasonable delay in applying for benefits; and
• A reorganization of sections to improve flow and readability.

The goal of this consultation is to gather feedback on the proposed revisions to Policy 21-106 Accident Reporting and Application for Benefits.