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Centralized Surgical Services Program (CSSP)

What it is

The Centralized Surgical Services Program (CSSP) offers faster access to select non-emergency surgical and related services by using available capacity in the public health-care system.

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Billing with MSI

If you provide care to a worker with a WCB claim, you’ll bill through MSI (Medical Services Insurance)—the same system you use for Department of Health and Wellness (DHW) patients.

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Physicians

Resources, guidance, and programs to help physicians support recovery and a safe return to work.

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System Adjudication Messages to Pharmacies

Submitted by Ishant on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 - 16:46
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Chart of adjudication response codes and messages used by pharmacies to show WCB formulary coverage status, quantity/time limits, and required actions.

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WCB Drug Formularies - Criteria Codes

Submitted by Ishant on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 - 16:44
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This document lists the codes and coverage criteria that determine when prescribed medications will be covered under WCB drug benefits.

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WCB Formulary - Conditional Coverage

Submitted by Ishant on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 - 16:43
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Information on the conditions under which WCB coverage applies, including eligibility and scope of coverage.

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WCB Formulary and Special Authorization Process - For Pharmacies

Submitted by Ishant on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 - 16:42
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Guidance for pharmacies on WCB drug coverage rules, special authorization procedures, and reimbursement requirements.

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WCB Special Authorization For Billing Information

Submitted by Ishant on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 - 16:40
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Guidance for service providers on invoicing requirements, billing procedures, and payment processes.

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WCB Special Authorization Process

Submitted by Ishant on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 - 16:38
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WCB Special Authorization Process — information on how WCB drug coverage and special authorization for medications is handled (as of May 2015)

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WCB Special Authorization Drugs & Coverage Criteria

Submitted by Ishant on Thu, 6 Nov 2025 - 12:27
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The WCB Special Authorization Formulary outlines drug coverage criteria, quantity limits, and generic substitution rules, with case-by-case review possible for exceptional requests.

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WCB-Special-Authorization-Web-Criteria.pdf (859.51 KB)
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