WCB’s prescription drug coverage—a guide for physicians

WCB’s Drug Formulary helps ensure workers injured at work have access to medications that support safe recovery and return to work.

Viscosupplementation coverage position statement.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic low back pain coverage position statement.

Platelet-rich therapies coverage position statement.

This WCB NS position paper explains that neuro‑optometry for mild traumatic brain injury or concussion is not funded due to insufficient evidence of effectiveness.

If you’re recovering from a workplace injury or illness, you may need devices, treatments, or other supports.

In Nova Scotia, noise induced hearing loss is considered an occupational disease. WCB Nova Scotia covers the costs for hearing aids and associated hearing services for workers with accepted work-related hearing-loss claims.

As an employer, you’re responsible for keeping your workplace safe. That starts with having a clear process to identify hazards so you can act before someone is hurt.

The document provides a summary of the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia's key highlights and decisions from the March 2025 board meeting.

The document provides a summary of the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia's key highlights and decisions from the February 2025 board meeting.