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    When an injury happens at work, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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    Know your right

    Report your injury in the myWCB worker mobile app

    The myWCB worker app is the quickest way to report your injury. It saves you time, so you can start focusing on your recovery.

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    Treatment and Recovery

    We connect you with the resources and services you need to help you recover.

    • Get treatment
      • Find a physiotherapist
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      • Occupational Injury Service clinics and doctors
    • Health care services
    • Achieve your best recovery
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    Doctor and patient

    Access a doctor within 30 minutes of clinic arrival

    Occupational Injury Service (OIS) helps injured workers return to work quickly and safely by giving them access to a doctor with experience in work-related injuries.

    • Learn more about OIS.
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    Return to Work

    Together, we will find the right plan to help you achieve your best return-to-work result.

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    Employers, get our training-on-the-job (TOJ) program working for you

    We’ve moved to an online platform called WCB Job Connections, making the TOJ application process even easier.

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    Insurance and Premiums

    Workers’ compensation coverage protects workers and employers from the impacts of workplace injuries and illnesses.

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    • Types of coverage
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      • Working outside Alberta
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    • Clearance letters
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      • Get a clearance letter"
    • How premiums are set
      • Industry classifications
      • Rate setting
    • Lower your premiums
      • Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR)
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      • Safety associations
      • Industry Custom Pricing (ICP)
      • Modified work programs
    • Pay premiums
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    myWCB mobile app for employers

    Manage your myWCB account, request clearance letters, pay premiums and more—where and when it's convenient for you.

    • Find out more.
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    Resources

    We have the information and tools to support you when an injury happens at work.

    • For workers
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    Conference coming soon!

    Physicians — Learn more about treating injured workers from an expert lineup of speakers on April 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

    • Sign up today.
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    Mark's success story  

    Mark Ackland worked hard as an asphalt rakerman for over 12 years until a life-altering accident changed the course of his career.

    • Read about Mark's return-to-work journey. .
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    Millard Treatment Centre

    We are a leading provider of rehabilitation and disability management services in Alberta.

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    Help at every step in your return-to-work journey

    If you're unable to return to your pre-accident job, we can help you prepare for a new position.

We are here to support you when you need it most.

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Legislation

Our decisions must comply with legislation and regulation made and enacted by the Alberta government.

The following list links to provincial legislation that is of particular importance to our operation.

  • Workers' Compensation Act
  • Workers' Compensation Regulation
  • Firefighters' Primary Site Cancer Regulation
  • Medical Panels Regulation
  • Special Payment Act
  • Blind Workers' Compensation Act
  • MLA Compensation Act
  • Heroes’ Compensation Act
  • Adult Interdependent Relationships Act
  • Adult Interdependent Partner Agreement Regulation
  • Agricultural Operations Practices Act
  • Agricultural Operations Practices Regulation
  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Regulation
  • Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act
  • Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Regulation

The Alberta King's Printer is the official source of Alberta government legislation and publications.

  • Claims
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  • Treatment and Recovery
    • Get treatment
    • Health care services
    • Achieve your best recovery
    • Recovery information and guides
    • Differences in medical opinions
  • Return to Work
    • Return-to-work planning
    • Training and skills development
    • Labour market information
  • Insurance and Premiums
    • Get coverage
    • Types of coverage
    • Clearance letters
    • How premiums are set
    • Lower your premiums
    • Pay premiums
    • Annual returns
    • Premium review and appeal process
  • Resources
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Contact WCB-Alberta

Edmonton: 780-498-3999
Calgary: 403-517-6000

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Alberta: 1-866-922-9221
Canada wide: 1-800-661-9608


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