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January 2, 2025

Permanent Total Disability (PTD) – Policy 04-04

As part of our policy project plan, we committed to reviewing entitlement for workers with catastrophic injuries not listed in section 43(2) of the Workers’ Compensation Act who may be classified as having a permanent total disability. In addition to the six injuries presumed to qualify as PTD under the Act, policy provides that a worker with 100% permanent clinical impairment (PCI) may also be given PTD status. The revised policy adds a third category of PTD for workers with ≥75% to <100% PCI rating who are permanently incapable of participating in employment due to their compensable injury.

2025 annual policy updates

We updated policies to reflect 2025 amounts for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), maximum compensable earnings, and clothing allowances. The maximum allowable amount for burial, cremation, and memorial expenses increased to $17,200 for 2025. There are no changes to travel, meal, and accommodation allowance rates. Find the complete summary of recent changes in our Policy and Information Manual.

Policy consultations

There are no active policy consultations at this time. We post new feedback opportunities regularly as we work through our annual project plan. Check back again soon.

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