Policy 3.9.2 - Duration of ERB and PIB Benefits

POLICY NUMBER: 3. 9. 2

Effective Date: February 1, 1996
Date Issued: December 1, 1995
Date Approved by Board of Directors: March 1, 1995
Topic: Duration of ERB and PIB Benefits
Section: Short-Term and Long-Term Benefits
Subsection: General

Policy Statement

1. Earnings Replacement Benefits (ERB) are payable until the earlier of:

a) the date the Board determines that the loss of earnings has ended or is no longer the result of the injury; or

b) the date the worker reached the age of 65.

2. If the worker is 63 years of age or older at the time the loss of earnings commences, the worker will be paid an ERB for up to 24 months after the date the loss of earnings took place (subject to paragraph 1(a)).

3. Permanent Impairment Benefits (PIB) are payable for the lifetime of the worker.

Guidelines

Earnings Replacement Benefits (ERBs) include Temporary Earnings Replacement Benefits (TERBs) and Extended Earnings Replacement Benefits (EERBs).

Application

This Policy applies to all ERBs and PIBs awarded pursuant to the Act.

References

Workers' Compensation Act (Chapter 10, Acts of 1994 - 95), Sections 34(5), 37(8), 37(9).