WorkSafeBC (WSBC)

For all work-related injuries, WorkSafeBC will pay for your initial visit as long as your claim is registered with WorkSafeBC and you have a claim number. Further physiotherapy treatment may be covered after your claim is approved. A referral from your doctor is not necessary. You must ensure that you seek treatment from a physiotherapist who has a contract with WorkSafeBC to treat Injured Workers. On approved claims, there is no fee for service.

 After an injury you must:

1. Report your injury to your employer.
2. Seek medical attention for your injury as soon as possible. Be sure to tell your doctor that your injury is work-related.
3. Report your injury to WorkSafeBC as soon as possible:
   • If you miss any time from work, you must notify the Teleclaim Contact Centre (1-888-WORKERS).
     • You may be asked by a representative to complete a Worker’s Incident and Injury Report
     • Or an application for Compensation and Report of Injury or Occupational Disease Form 6.
   • If asked to do so, it is important that you do so and submit it as soon as possible.
4. Book your initial physiotherapy appointment, and notify the physiotherapy clinic that your injury is work related.

Coastal Physiotherapy has an approved contract with WorkSafeBC to treat Injured Workers.