Respiratory Therapy Services & Equipment

When people need respiratory therapy services or respiratory equipment as a result of a work-related injury or disease, we may refer them to our contracted network of Respiratory Therapy Services and Equipment providers.

Overview of services
Becoming a provider
Submitting reports and invoices

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Overview of services

The Respiratory Therapy Services and Equipment program supports injured workers with compensable respiratory conditions through comprehensive respiratory therapy services. Services may include respiratory assessments performed by a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), provision and set up of equipment and associated supplies, education and training related to respiratory therapy and equipment use, ongoing monitoring and follow-up assessments, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and technical support, and care coordination with other health care professionals involved in the worker’s treatment. 

These services are designed to support safe and effective respiratory management in an injured worker’s home or community setting and promote optimal respiratory function, safety, and independence.

Becoming a provider

Respiratory Therapy Services and Equipment contracts come up for bidding periodically. To become a provider, you must apply when the procurement process is open.

You can sign up to receive email notifications when new bid opportunities are posted by registering with BC Bid. All the information you need, including eligibility requirements, service expectations, how to submit your bid, and evaluation criteria, will be included in the procurement documents issued at the time of tender.

More information about how to use BC Bid can be found on the Doing business with WorkSafeBC page.

Submitting reports and invoices

All the information you need to complete our required paperwork is available in the contract documents you sign with us.

Respiratory Therapy Services and Equipment Assessment Report (83D677) for initial and follow-up respiratory assessments.
Supplier/Vendor Quote (Form 83D35) when seeking approval for respiratory equipment and associated supplies.
Respiratory Therapy Services and Equipment providers have access to our Provider Portal. This secure site lets you receive and respond to referrals, efficiently submit reports and invoices, check the status of your payment, and access claim-related information.

Need more information?

We want to make sure you have all the information you need to work with us as a health care provider. If you have questions, please contact us for help. You can also download a copy of our contact information.

Question about:	Please contact:
Your existing contract and payee information	Procurement Services
Invoicing or billing	Payment Services
Information about a claim	Claims Call Centre
Understanding the terms of your contract and contracted clinical services	Health Care Programs