Submission notes that almost all of the benefits outlined in the Independent Living Policy Suite legally (under ss. 32, 33 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act) are and should continue to be available to all injured workers – not only those defined by the WSIB as “severely impaired.” Brief also makes recommendations on criteria for admittance, cost and amount of the Independent Living Allowance, timing and review of benefit availability.
IWC submission to Consultation on Serious Injury Program and Independent Living Policy suite
Updated 2022-10-30
