Permanent Impairment Benefit (PIB)

When a medical examination determines that your injury has resulted in a permanent impact, you may be entitled to receive a PIB. The amount of this benefit is determined by something called a Permanent Impairment percentage (PI%). Your PI% is determined during a Permanent Medical Impairment Exam. The exam is completed by an independent medical examiner using a standardized rating system.  

A PIB is often paid as a lump sum, or in some cases a monthly payment, which you may be eligible to receive for the rest of your life.

Monthly PIB payments are usually paid by the end of the day on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

• What to expect during a Permanent Medical Impairment Assessment
• Learn more about how PIB is calculated.
• See the monthly PIB payment schedule.

If Your Permanent Impairment (PI) Changes

If your condition changes after your initial assessment — specifically, if your workplace injury results in a different or greater measurable loss of function than what was previously assessed — you may be eligible for reassessment. Any change in function must be directly related to your original workplace injury. Keep in mind that a reassessment can result in a higher or lower permanent impairment rating, depending on how your condition has changed.

Reassessments are typically considered at least 16 months since your last assessment, and require recent medical reports from your doctor describing the change in your condition.

Appealing a PIB decision

Any decision related to PIB can be appealed within 90 days from receiving a written decision.  

Workers can find out more about appeals here.  

Employers can find out more about appeals here.

Questions?

PIB rules can be complex, and every worker’s situation is different. For questions about a specific claim, contact your case worker.

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