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 Benefits may be suspended:
-*a) if a worker persists in unsanitary or injurious practices, which tend to '''prevent or slow recovery''';
+* if a worker persists in unsanitary or injurious practices, which tend to '''prevent or slow recovery''';
-*b) if a worker refuses to submit to medical or surgical treatment, which, in the opinion of the WCB, is '''reasonably essential''' in promoting recovery;
+* if a worker refuses to submit to medical or surgical treatment, which, in the opinion of the WCB, is '''reasonably essential''' in promoting recovery;
-*c) if a worker fails to attend a medical examination arranged by the Board; or
+* if a worker fails to attend a medical examination arranged by the Board; or
-*d) if a worker is in prison, in which case benefits will cease, or be paid to his or her dependents.
+* if a worker is in prison, in which case benefits will cease, or be paid to his or her dependents.
 The Board may also divert compensation from a worker for the benefit of their dependents if the worker is not supporting them.