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About WCB Nova Scotia
WCB protects Nova Scotia’s workforce. We are the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. Every day, we prevent workplace injury. When it happens, we help the people whose lives it touches, supporting an early and safe return to work. We…
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Primary and Emergency Care Report pdf
This form is completed by physicians or nurse practitioners to report injury details, treatment, and return-to-work status for workers receiving primary or emergency care. Fax completed form to 902-491-8001.
Eye Injury Report pdf
The form is required in order to assess the level of eye impairment, if any, with respect to the worker’s traumatic eye(s) injury(s).
CTS - Physician Hand/Wrist Report pdf
This form is required in order to assess the worker’s claim regarding hand/wrist symptoms being causally related to the workplace.
Physician – Assistive Devices Request Form (For out of province providers) pdf
This form is for out-of-province providers to complete. Form to be completed by physicians for the request of an assistive device.
WCB Physician Report Form 8/10 pdf
This form is used by physicians and nurse practitioners to document patient information, injury details, treatment plans, and return-to-work assessments for workers' compensation claims in Nova Scotia.
WCB Special Authorization Drugs & Coverage Criteria pdf
The WCB Special Authorization Formulary outlines drug coverage criteria, quantity limits, and generic substitution rules, with case-by-case review possible for exceptional requests.
WCB Special Authorization Process pdf
WCB Special Authorization Process — information on how WCB drug coverage and special authorization for medications is handled (as of May 2015)
WCB Special Authorization For Billing Information pdf
Guidance for service providers on invoicing requirements, billing procedures, and payment processes.
WCB Formulary and Special Authorization Process - For Pharmacies pdf
Guidance for pharmacies on WCB drug coverage rules, special authorization procedures, and reimbursement requirements.