What are my obligations to receive WSIB Benefits?

It’s to your benefit to cooperate in your return to health and your safe return to work. As a person receiving WSIB benefits, it’s also your responsibility. Most workers are helpful and cooperative in this matter. But in rare cases where a worker is determined by the WSIB to be uncooperative, the worker’s benefits may be reduced to 50%, or discontinued after a continued period of non-cooperation.

To receive WSIB benefits, you must:

• Cooperate in your recovery by following the treatment and health care prescribed by your healthcare professionals.
• Have health examinations as required by the WSIB. The WSIB may require a health exam if it will help us make a decision as to your case, or if it will help you re-enter the job market. Your employer may request a health exam if it will provide significant new information regarding your case.
• Cooperate in your Work Reintegration program or your Work Transition program.
• Report any material change in your circumstances to the WSIB. Some examples of material changes are:
  • Any change to your income
  • Significant changes in your medical condition
  • Returning to work
• Provide any information that the WSIB needs to assess your claim.