If your patient requires non-emergency, non-urgent surgical services, you can refer them through the Centralized Surgical Services Program (CSSP). Referring through CSSP provides patients with faster access to care, helping them return to normal activities and work sooner.
On April 1, 2024, use of eReferrals became mandatory for in-scope services and providers. Providers who are in-scope are expected to submit all WCB CSSP forms through the Ocean eReferral tool.
Nova Scotia uses the Ocean eReferral tool to manage and coordinate referrals for the following services:
For Ocean onboarding support, visit www.referralsns.ca.
If your service is not currently in-scope, please log your CSSP Referral Form by using the Ocean eReferral tool.
For referrals not listed under CSSP, please contact the case worker at: