Published on: August 10, 2022

On July 13, 2022, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved changes to policy items #93.25, Signature on an Application for Compensation and #95.10, Form of Reports of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II.

The amendments confirm that:

• teleclaim and online applications will satisfy the requirement for a "signed" application for compensation; and
• electronic submission of prescribed medical reports will satisfy reporting requirements.

The amended policies apply to all decisions made on or after September 1, 2022.

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