Depending on your personal situation, the WSIB may cover required:
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Income replacement (loss of earnings benefit)
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Health care and medical costs (doctor’s visits, surgery, physiotherapy etc)
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Prescription drug costs
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Special clothing or footwear costs
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Transportation costs to and from health care appointments.
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As well, the WSIB may pay a benefit to injured workers whose workplace injury or disease results in a permanent impairment. This non-economic loss (NEL) benefit recognizes loss of physical, functional and psychological function due to this impairment. For more information about this benefit, ask for our Non Economic Loss fact sheet.
