Saskatchewan proposes changes to workers’ compensation

Saskatchewan’s proposed amendments to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 would change how injured workers receive support and how the compensation system handles benefits, appeals and administration.

Key proposed changes include:

• Reimbursing 100 per cent of wages for time missed to attend injury-related medical treatment.
• Setting a two-year time limit for appeals.
• Clarifying eligibility for psychological injury claims and benefits for recurring older injuries.
• Recognizing more health professionals as diagnosing providers and allowing qualified medical professionals to sit on panels.
• Updating annuity program eligibility, surviving spouse benefits, tribunal quorum rules and employer access to information, with privacy safeguards.