Workers with claims for accidents before 1990
Before January 2, 1990, there were different workers' compensation laws in effect.
Workers that were injured before that date are eligible to receive different benefits than are in place today. This section of the Web site will keep you informed on the pre-1990 benefits that may be available to you.
Pre-1990 Claim Centralization
Due to the declining number of claims for workers who were injured prior to 1990, the WSIB will transfer Pre-1990 caseloads from the Ottawa and Windsor offices in the second quarter of 2009.
Guide to the Workplace Safety and Insurance System for workers with claims for accidents before 1990
If you are a worker who was injured before 1990, this Guide to the Workplace Safety and Insurance System (374k, pdf) outlines potential benefits and services you may be entitled to from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Pre-1990 Claims Unit.
While these benefits and services are extended to you under law, they are only allowed if they are directly related to your injury. For example, if you have an allowed claim for a low back injury, therapy, chiropractic, Xrays and medication may be necessary treatment. However, there are many more benefits and services that your health care provider may recommend and your adjudicator can consider approving.
It is important to remember that when treatment has been recommended, you promptly contact your WSIB adjudicator to determine eligibility for payment. Otherwise, you may have to pay for treatment yourself.
Besides health care, there are other benefits such as pensions, lump sum payments and supplements you may be eligible for.
While this guide will give you a general understanding of the major WSIB benefits and services, because every worker’s injury or illness is different, additional questions, individual concerns or issues should be discussed with your adjudicator.
WSIB services are provided in English and French, as well as several other languages. Call 1-800-465-5606 if you need help in another language. For telephone services for the deaf and hard of hearing, please call 1-800-387-0050.
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