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| If you are off work for more than a couple of weeks, you will probably receive quite a few letters from WorkSafeBC. Read these carefully, because each one could be a decision denying or limiting benefits. | | If you are off work for more than a couple of weeks, you will probably receive quite a few letters from WorkSafeBC. Read these carefully, because each one could be a decision denying or limiting benefits. | ||
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== First steps == | == First steps == | ||
# If a decision limits or cuts you off benefits, you can ask for a review of it by a Review Officer. You must apply for this review within 90 days after the decision, or the review may be turned down. (You can get the "Request for Review" and "Request for Disclosure" forms by phone at 1-888-967-5377 or online at the WorkSafe BC website, [http://www.worksafebc.com www.worksafebc.com]. Click on the "Forms" link, then the "Workers" link under the heading "WorkSafeBC Forms", and scroll down to Form 63M1, "Request for Review" and Form 25M13, "Request for Disclosure".) | # If a decision limits or cuts you off benefits, you can ask for a review of it by a Review Officer. You must apply for this review '''within 90 days''' after the decision, or the review may be turned down. (You can get the "Request for Review" and "Request for Disclosure" forms by phone at 1-888-967-5377 or online at the WorkSafe BC website, [http://www.worksafebc.com www.worksafebc.com]. Click on the "Forms" link, then the "Workers" link under the heading "WorkSafeBC Forms", and scroll down to Form 63M1, "Request for Review" and Form 25M13, "Request for Disclosure".) | ||
# Complete the Request for Review with as much relevant information as you can. Send it to the WorkSafe BC Review Division. | # Complete the Request for Review with as much relevant information as you can. Send it to the WorkSafe BC Review Division. | ||
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The Review Officer will review your Request for Review and other relevant documents, and provide you with a decision within six months. | The Review Officer will review your Request for Review and other relevant documents, and provide you with a decision within six months. | ||
If you don't like the Review Board decision, you can appeal it to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal. You must file this appeal within 30 days after the Review Board decision or the appeal may be turned down. | |||
If you don't like the Review Board decision, you can appeal it to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal. You must file this appeal '''within 30 days''' after the Review Board decision or the appeal may be turned down. | |||
== Where to get help == | == Where to get help == | ||
