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Permanent disability benefits
If there is evidence that a work-related injury or disease has permanently
disabled you, you will be assessed for permanent disability benefits.
The amount will likely be based on the loss of function of your body.
If WorkSafeBC determines that the combination
of your occupation and disability is so exceptional that the functional
award does not appropriately compensate you, then a loss of earnings award
may be paid.
For more detailed information about disability compensation, see Chapter Six (PDF 390kb) of the Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual.
WorkSafeBC may provide vocational rehabilitation to help you overcome the effects of your injury or disease.
Death benefits
In the case of work-related fatalities, WorkSafeBC pays benefits directly to dependants, and pays toward funeral costs. Our critical incident response team provides trained mental health workers to assist affected family members and co-workers. For more detailed information about survivor compensation, see Chapter Eight (PDF 120kb) of the Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual.
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