Bill 9 – Mental Disorder Presumption
Published on: July 17, 2018
On July 12, 2018, the Board of Directors approved amendments to Chapter 3 in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II.
The amendments are to:
- add Item C3-13.10, Section 5.1(1.1) - Mental Disorder Presumption, to reflect the legislative changes introduced by Bill 9; and
- revise Item C3-13.00, Section 5.1 - Mental Disorders, by changing how policy defines a traumatic event and clarifying how WorkSafeBC assesses evidence of a traumatic event or significant stressor.
The amended policies apply to all decisions made on or after July 23, 2018.
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