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WORKERS' INFORMATION KIT:  Health Care

Table of Contents

Who Is This Kit For?

Who Is Eligible For Health Care Benefits and Services?

What Are Health Care Benefits and Services?

Requirements of Health Care Practitioners and Health Professionals

Initial Choice of Health Professional

Payment for Health Care Benefits and Services

Payment for Prescription Medication
Payment for Assistive Devices and Special Needs
Payment of Clothing Allowance
Payment for Wage Loss due to a Health Care Appointment
Payments for Chiropractors
Payment for Travel and Related Expenses

Serious Injury Program (SIP)

Independent Living Allowance
Independent Living Devices
Guide and Support Dogs
Personal Care Allowance
Payment of Escorts

Resources for Further Assistance

Appendix 1
Note to Heath Care Practitioner - Requesting Medical Report for Non-Payment of Treatment

Appendix 2
Note to Health Care Practitioner - Requesting Medical Note for Non-Payment of Medicine

Appendix 3
Sample Request for Clothing Allowance

Appendix 4
Note to Chiropractor - Requesting Report
for Non-Payment of Chiropractic Treatment

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There are time limits for appealing WSIB decisions. If you wish to appeal a decision, contact a qualified representative as soon as possible. For more information on time limits, see OWA Fact Sheets 24 and 25 called Appealing to WSIB and Appealing to WSIAT.

This Workers' Kit contains general information only. It is not a legal document. To see what the law says, you should look at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and WSIB policies. If you require help and do not have a union to assist you, contact the Office of the Worker Adviser:

  • Our toll free telephone number is 1-800-435-8980 (English) or 1-800-661-6365 (French)
  • or visit our website at http://www.owa.gov.on.ca
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OWA Workers' Kit 2 - March 2006



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