News and announcements

April 23, 2026 New member on our Board of Directors: Lee-Ann Leitch. Minister Joseph Schow has appointed Lee-Ann Leitch as a member of WCB’s Board of Directors. Lee-Ann will serve as a representative of the interests of the general public for a three-year term to expire on March 20, 2029.
Jan. 7, 2026 Increase to claims cost threshold. WCB annually reviews the claims cost threshold for no-time-lost claims used in experience rating. For claims occurring in 2026, the threshold increased from $2,000 to $2,100. Learn more about how claims affect your premiums.
Dec. 16, 2025 2026 cost of living adjustments. The 2026 cost of living adjustment (COLA) amount is 1.64% for eligible workers. For more information, read our fact sheets for workers and employers.
Dec. 3, 2025 2026 employer premium rates announced. Your individual rate reflects your industry's performance as well as your own. As an employer, you have the most influence over your own performance and there are actions you can take to achieve the best performance (and lowest rates) possible. Learn how we set premium rates.
November 19, 2025 2026 premium rate statements. Employers, your 2026 premium rate statement will be available mid-December by logging into your myWCB account. Visit myWCB to log in or to reset your ID/password if you have forgotten them. Our eBusiness Support team is always available to help!
November 19, 2025 New community partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada. WCB-Alberta is proud to partner with Wounded Warriors Canada to advance education about occupational psychological injuries.
October 28, 2025 Postal service disruption. We have solutions to ensure you continue to receive the support you need from us. Workers can sign up for direct deposit and more with the myWCB worker app. Employers can sign up for myWCB online services or the myWCB employer app to manage claims, payments and more.
June 10, 2025 Alberta wildfire evacuations. We have information available for workers, employers and treatment providers who are impacted by wildfire evacuations in our province.
March 18, 2025 New member on our Board of Directors: Dr. Joshua Bezanson. The Honourable Minister Matt Jones has appointed Dr. Joshua Bezanson as a member of WCB’s Board of Directors. Dr. Bezanson will serve as a representative of the interests of workers for a three-year term to expire on March 11, 2028.
January 7, 2025 Increase to claims cost threshold. WCB annually reviews the claim cost threshold for no-time-lost claims used in experience rating. For claims occurring in 2025, the threshold increased from $1,900 to $2,000. Learn more about how claims affect your premiums. Learn more about how claims affect your premiums.

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