What is WSIB?

Injured workers can be covered for Physiotherapy treatment through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). However to qualify for the coverage, the accident needs to be reported to your employer and a report filed as soon as possible. Of course, the employer will need to be registered with the WSIB.  Physiohaus is a registered service provider for WSIB claims and will be able to provide you with information on how to access Physiotherapy care.

We Work Directly with WSIB

When WSIB has approved the claim, the physiotherapy fees will be handled between our office and WSIB. Since physiotherapy is recognized as a primary health care profession in the province of Ontario, patients don’t need the referral of a physician to receive the necessary treatment.

How The Process Works

If you have reported a workplace injury to your employer you will also need to fill in a Form 6.  Some people prefer to visit a doctor or hospital first while others go directly to a physiotherapist. The physiotherapist and physician are also required to complete forms for the WSIB claim.

Patients will receive a WSIB claim number as well as contact information for a WSIB adjudicator who will be looking after the claim. The adjudicator will inform the patient if the claim has been approved or if it’s still under review. At Spectrum Physiotherapy, our team will gladly assist you during the WSIB process and help you with each step to make sure the proper paperwork is filled in. Once your claim is approved we will be able to assess your condition to determine your specific injuries. We can then inform you of the physiotherapy options available for your care and submit the required information to the WSIB.