Proposed policy amendments regarding Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule (PDES) 2017 Review
The PDES is a guide set out in policy to assist in the calculation of permanent disability awards. As medical and scientific methods and approaches to disability assessment change over time, it is necessary to review the PDES and associated policies regularly to ensure the content remains current.
The Policy, Regulation and Research Division is releasing a discussion paper on the PDES 2017 Review with options and draft policies to stakeholders for comment. Proposed deletions of policy wording are identified with a strikethrough and additions are identified in bold.
There are a number of ways for stakeholders to provide feedback on the options and draft policy amendments.
Submissions can be submitted as follows:
| (a) Comment link: | This consultation closed on May 31, 2018. |
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| (b) Email: | policy@worksafebc.com |
| (c) Mail: | Sheena Clarkson Senior Policy and Legal Advisor Policy and Regulation Division WorkSafeBC P.O. Box 5350, Stn. Terminal Vancouver BC V6B 5L5 |
| (d) Fax: | 604.279.7599; or toll-free in B.C. 1.877.279.7599 |
The consultation period will end on May 31, 2018. The Board of Directors will consider stakeholder feedback before making a decision on policy amendments.
Please note that all comments become part of the Policy, Regulation and Research Division’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.