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Worker benefits

When a worker's claim is accepted, he or she will begin receiving benefits from WorkSafeBC. The type and duration of the benefits depend on the nature of the injury and the work.

• Wage-loss benefits
• Health care benefits
• Permanent disability and death benefits

WorkSafeBC benefits begin immediately:

• The employer is responsible for a worker's wages on the day of injury.
• Wage-loss benefits from the WorkSafeBC start the first scheduled shift lost after the day of a work-related injury or disease.
• Health care costs are covered on the day of injury.

Workers receive wage-loss benefits until the case manager concludes they are able to return to work or have recovered from the injury. If an employer can provide light or modified duties, and it's safe for the worker to do them, they can return to work to those duties.

WorkSafeBC benefits can be suspended if:

• The worker does not attend or does not co-operate in a medical examination or program arranged by WorkSafeBC.
• The worker participates in any activity that might delay recovery.
• The worker refuses treatment recommended by WorkSafeBC.
• The claim is fraudulent.

Learn more about the benefits of your coverage