The Workers Compensation Act sets out the time limits for filing an application for compensation, and says that the time limit for filing a mental disorder claim is one year from the date of mental disorder. Current policy doesn’t specify how WorkSafeBC determines the date of a worker’s mental disorder.

Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper with proposed amendments to policy on time limits for filing a mental disorder claim, for public consultation.

Proposed deletions of policy wording are identified with a strikethrough and additions are highlighted in bold.

The discussion paper, proposed policy amendments, and information on how to provide feedback can be accessed through the following link:

• Discussion paper — Section 151 — Time limits for filing a mental disorder claim

You can provide feedback on the proposed policy amendments in one of three ways:

The consultation period ended on Monday, November 27, 2023. WorkSafeBC's Board of Directors will consider stakeholder feedback before making a decision on the proposed amendments.

Please note that all comments become part of the Policy, Regulation and Research Department’s database and may be published, including the identity of organizations and those participating on behalf of organizations. The identity of those who have participated on their own behalf will be kept confidential according to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.