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	If you disagree with a decision on a workers’ compensation claim, you can request a review of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can appeal to a tribunal.		If you disagree with a decision on a workers’ compensation claim, you can request a review of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can '''appeal to a tribunal'''.

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	If you disagree with a decision on a workers’ compensation claim, you can request a review of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can appeal to a tribunal.		If you disagree with a decision on a workers’ compensation claim, you can request a '''review''' of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can '''appeal''' to a tribunal.

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	If you disagree with a decision on a workers’ compensation claim, you can request a review of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can appeal to a tribunal.		If you disagree with a decision on a workers’ compensation claim, you can request a review of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can appeal to a tribunal.

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	===Challenging a decision of Work Safe BC===		===Challenging a decision of Work Safe BC===
	'''Workers’ compensation''' is a BC government program run by [http://www.worksafebc.com/ Work Safe BC]. It pays benefits to workers if they suffer a workplace injury or disease, and promotes health and safety in the workplace. (We explain the [[Workers' Compensation (~~Script~~ 285)\|workers’ compensation program in no. 285]].)		'''Workers’ compensation''' is a BC government program run by [http://www.worksafebc.com/ Work Safe BC]. It pays benefits to workers if they suffer a workplace injury or disease, and promotes health and safety in the workplace. (We explain the [[Workers' Compensation (No. 285)\|workers’ compensation program in no. 285]].)

	If you disagree with a decision Work Safe BC makes on claims, assessments, or health and safety matters, you can request a '''review''' of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can appeal to a tribunal. We explain the process shortly.		If you disagree with a decision Work Safe BC makes on claims, assessments, or health and safety matters, you can request a '''review''' of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can appeal to a tribunal. We explain the process shortly.
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	~~'''The above was last reviewed for legal accuracy by [http://www.wcat.bc.ca/index.aspx Tim Martiniuk], Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT).'''~~

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	Because WorkSafeBC routinely issues some decisions orally, the Review Division accepts review requests from oral decisions. After you request a review, you will receive a letter setting a time to make written submissions. The Review Division does not normally hold oral hearings.		Because WorkSafeBC routinely issues some decisions orally, the Review Division accepts review requests from oral decisions. After you request a review, you will receive a letter setting a time to make written submissions. The Review Division does not normally hold oral hearings.

	The Review Division considers the written submissions and WorkSafeBC’s file and gives its decision, usually within 150 days. The [http://worksafebc.com/claims/review_and_appeals/default.asp WorkSafeBC website] has more information on [~~http~~://worksafebc.com/~~claims/review_and_appeals/workers_and_dependants~~/~~default.asp~~ reviews and appeals]. The phone numbers for the Review Division are 604.214.5411 in the lower mainland and 1.888.922.8804 elsewhere in BC. At the same time, if you feel that WorkSafeBC has treated you unfairly, you can also complain to its Fair Practices Office and the [https://www.bcombudsperson.ca/ Ombudsperson of BC] (1.800.567.3247).		The Review Division considers the written submissions and WorkSafeBC’s file and gives its decision, usually within 150 days. The [http://worksafebc.com/claims/review_and_appeals/default.asp WorkSafeBC website] has more information on [https://www.worksafebc.com/en/review-appeal reviews and appeals]. The phone numbers for the Review Division are 604.214.5411 in the lower mainland and 1.888.922.8804 elsewhere in BC. At the same time, if you feel that WorkSafeBC has treated you unfairly, you can also complain to its Fair Practices Office and the [https://www.bcombudsperson.ca/ Ombudsperson of BC] (1.800.567.3247).

	==Appeals==		==Appeals==