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Prescription Drug Coverage for Workers
If you’re hurt at work, WCB covers prescription drugs related to your injury, to help you get better and return to work. We do this through a partnership with Medavie Blue Cross, which allows pharmacies to bill WCB directly. This means you won’t…
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Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
We protect the Nova Scotia workforce.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.
Duty to Cooperate
Working together for an early and safe return to work If a workplace injury happens, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a worker, employer, or health care provider, the WCB is here to support you every step of the way. The Stronger Workplaces for Nova…
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WCB Rate Setting Webinar
Who it's for: Employers, finance staff, and safety or HR professionals who manage WCB accounts What you'll learn: How WCB determines employer premium rates The factors that influence premiums: industry rate, experience rating, and your…
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For Health Care Services Providers
Health care service providers are vital partners in helping workers continue working, or recover and return to work early and safely. Through WCB's Work-Connected Recovery program, we provide treatment, recovery, and safe return to work for workers…
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Physical Abilities Report – Form E (For out of province providers) pdf
This form is for out-of-province providers to complete. Physical Abilities Report Form E for Out-of-Province Providers is a Workers’ Compensation Board Nova Scotia form used by health care providers outside Nova Scotia to record an injured worker’s…
RTW/Duty to Cooperate Policy Consultation pdf
Policy consultation presentation on duty to cooperate and return to work from March 23 and April 3.
Rethink Injury Prevention pdf
Highlights the role of safe, meaningful work in recovery and better workplace outcomes.
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.