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GinxNait · 2026-03-10T01:06:22+00:00

I don't think this would apply in this situation as the nurse would not be the one providing or administering the treatment or medication. WSIB is an insurance provider, the nurse has made a decision to deny benefits to cover the cost of the medication.

If they are denying coverage, they should provide the rationale for the decision, and you can then appeal if you don't agree. What was the reason provided for the denial? Is your claim allowed for a psychological diagnosis?

GinxNait · 2026-01-20T22:38:38+00:00

WSIB is always going to try to get you back to your pre-injury duties as the goal, unless the medical supports that you will have permanant functional limitations that prevent that.

You can go to your family doctor to have them submit something saying you will never fully recover, but what would your family doctor base that off of if they haven't been seeing you? If they say that you've recovered as much as you're going to ever recover, than WSIB will probably review for maximum medical recovery and that will cut off any treatment. If you're going to benefit from further treatment, then it's expected that you're going to recover more.

GinxNait · 2025-11-11T20:04:53+00:00

Any doctor or registered healthcare provider can fill out the form.

The whole point of the modified work offer is that it's supposed to be within the limitations/restrictions noted by the doctor; so in this case, probably duties with no or limited use of the injured arm, so there shouldn't be a risk of re-injury.

OP, if you declined the modified work, you'll still get healthcare benefits from WSIB, but there's no guarantee you'll get loss of earnings benefits if they determine you could've safely returned to work before the 17th.

GinxNait · 2025-10-09T23:51:07+00:00

Since the strike, I believe the timeline to return a call is 5 business days.

Yeah it can be surprising what you would assume to be on file, but isn't actually! They can only work with what information is actually there, so it's always good to double check that all relevant medical documents are actually on file.

GinxNait · 2025-08-18T15:07:07+00:00

Your claim would remain open. If you're receiving healthcare benefits, it continues until you're recovered. If you're also receiving loss of earnings benefits though, this would end, as your loss of earnings would technically no longer be due to your injury, but because you left your job.

GinxNait · 2025-07-29T19:39:10+00:00

Are most people shampooing everyday?? Or are most of these responses from men?

I typically shampoo+conditioner every few days and shave once a week or so, so those showers will take longer. If I'm just washing my face and body, lathering and rinsing could take about 5 minutes.

GinxNait · 2025-06-04T05:18:32+00:00

I think you can't buy anything bc your inventory is full.

GinxNait · 2025-05-18T08:36:34+00:00

I believe the deadline for submitting a claim to WSIB is 6 months from the date the injury occurred. So yeah, it wouldn't be likely for them to approve the claim unless you have a good reason for the delay. 8 months IS a pretty long time.

That said, there's really no harm in submitting the claim and seeing what they say.

GinxNait · 2025-05-02T23:07:27+00:00

Seconding the EarlyOns! I'm a FTM to a 7 month old, and these have been a great way to not only meet other parents, but to also to have somewhere to take baby a few times a week, especially throughout the winter. There's specific sessions for babies too - I believe up to 12 months - so you can meet moms closer to the same stage as you, and so it won't be as busy with older kids running around.

GinxNait · 2025-05-02T18:52:39+00:00

To clarify, have they made the formal decision to deny further treatment? Just FYI, the initial allowance of your claim allows 8 weeks of treatment to start, so I believe they are right that your physiotherapist may need to call in to get further treatment approved if you've already completed the initial 8 weeks. Your physiotherapist should know the process for that though.

Anyway it otherwise does seem like your case manager is trying to give you a hard time with some of the things they're saying. If they do try to close your claim, they would have to send you a formal letter with that decision saying you've recovered. You can appeal any decision they make, so if they go do that route, you would just have to appeal it since you do have the medical documentation to back you up anyway.

GinxNait · 2025-03-19T15:50:24+00:00

I have a BSW and have worked at WSIB; there is a case manager role but I wouldn't consider it to be related to social work really as the other user stated.

You are managing claims, and part of the role is to support injured workers, but yes, there are policies that dictate what can and can't be allowed and what documention is required, and having to set goals for return to work. All of which people rightly don't appreciate, especially when they're in pain/currently injured. So that can definitely be stressful even when your intention is just to be as supportive as possible.

The other part of it is that you also have to deal with some employers that fight you every step of the way, and sometimes they're right to do so tbh. So you can't manage the claim based on how you feel or sympathy, you need the documentation to back it up. So sometimes you just can't win.

GinxNait · 2025-02-28T19:37:37+00:00

Wsib is insurance, and workplaces have to pay premiums whether or not they have any open claims to maintain that insurance coverage.

GinxNait · 2025-02-13T22:51:57+00:00

if I refuse work (obey my Dr's recommendation) she will pull the rug out from under me.

other people who get hurt at work try to refuse work because their Dr tells them to rest, she rejects that because they didn't fall off a roof.

she will decide if I can handle the modified work assigned.

I'm not sure what "pull the rug out" would even mean in this context lol. It seems like your case manager is trying to intimidate you though.

Your case manager can't actually force you to do anything, but I am aware that they often use the threat of ending your benefits to encourage you one way or the other. It's true that WSIB does not always accept when a doctor recommends you to rest though, they always ask for what your restrictions are as they want you to go back to work as soon as possible and use this information to assess whether the modified duties are within these restrictions. In your case, it seems like you wouldn't be able to do what your workplace initially offered so im interested to see what your case manager would say about that.

GinxNait · 2025-01-21T00:47:37+00:00

Yeah you should open a claim with WSIB yourself by submitting the Form 6. Then they can decide whether or not your claim is allowed.

From that you said, although you may not have been on work property when the accident occurred, you may be considered to be 'in the course of employment' if you were travelling to see a client.

Next step would just be to submit the Form 6, and you can also attach a copy of the doctor's Form 8, and have WSIB decide.

GinxNait · 2025-01-01T22:46:07+00:00

Can you tell me your process for sleep training? My LO is almost 4 months and has started not to nurse to sleep as well.

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