Allowance and Reimbursement Rate Schedule (POL-172)

Chapter:
CLAIMS AND COMPENSATION

Subject:
ALLOWANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT RATE SCHEDULE

Effective Date:
May 14, 2026

Last Updated On:
May 14, 2026

PURPOSE STATEMENT

This policy outlines allowance and reimbursement rates for various expenses and health care benefits covered by the Workers Compensation Board.

REFERENCE

Workers Compensation Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c W-7.1, Sections 18 (4), (5), (11), 59(4)

Workers Compensation Board policy, POL-03, Travel and Related Expenses

Workers Compensation Board policy, POL-06, Prescription Eyewear

Workers Compensation Board policy, POL-09, Hearing Loss

Workers Compensation Board policy, POL-30, Orthoses, Prostheses and Assistive Devices

Workers Compensation Board policy, POL-44, Clothing Allowance

Workers Compensation Board policy, POL-82, Support for Personal Independence

DEFINITION

In this policy:

“Expenses” means the cost of transportation, meals, accommodation and miscellaneous charges as a result of a compensable injury.

POLICY

The Workers Compensation Board of PEI (WCB) sets and applies rates for allowances and the reimbursement of expenses in accordance with applicable policies and/or regulations.
Criteria for entitlement to these allowances and expenses are set out in relevant WCB policies, which are considered for review at minimum every five years or earlier as required.
Every two years (or earlier as required), the amounts specified in Appendix A – Table of Allowance and Reimbursement Rates, will be reviewed to ensure that they are consistent with current market costs and will be updated if necessary.

HISTORY

Board of Directors Approval Date: May 14, 2026

Appendix “A”

Table of Allowance and Reimbursement Rates

Expense/Allowance	Rate	Relevant Policy/Regulation
Personal Care Allowance (PCA)	Level of Dependence 0%-19% - Not eligible 20%-45% - $300/month 46%-71% - $500/month 72%-100% - $700/month	WCB POL-82 Support for Personal Independence
Independent Living Allowance (ILA)	Annual Allowance $1,200	WCB POL-82 Support for Personal Independence
Independent Living Allowance (ILA)	Temporary Allowance $300 quarterly	WCB POL-82 Support for Personal Independence
Respite Care Allowance (RCA)	Annual Allowance $600	WCB POL-82 Support for Personal Independence
Clothing Allowance	Temporary Allowance Maximum $100 per month based on the anticipated duration of the need. Long-Term Allowance $1200 annual lump sum	WCB POL-44 Clothing Allowance
Orthopedic Footwear	Annual Allowance $350	WCB POL-30 Orthoses, Prostheses and Assistive Devices
Hearing Aid Allowance (Batteries and Supplies)	Annual Allowance $100 per approved aid	WCB POL-09 Hearing Loss
Prescription Eyewear	Lenses Actual cost Contact lenses Actual cost Frames Maximum $250	WCB POL-06 Prescription Eyewear
In-Province Travel (mileage)	For approved in‐province travel, the worker is eligible for reimbursement for the kilometers required to travel. Mileage rate established monthly by Treasury Board. For each return trip of 100 kilometers or more, a meal allowance of $15 will be provided to the worker.	WCB POL-03 Travel and Related Expenses
Out-of-Province Travel	TB rate for each kilometer of travel required. Same-Day Trip $175 to cover all necessary expenses associated with out-of-province travel. Overnight Trip $375 for the first day of travel to cover all necessary expenses associated with overnight out-of-province travel. $120 for each additional day of travel.	POL-03 Travel and Related Expenses.
Family Support	$1,000 to assist with out-of-province travel costs immediately following the injury. $500 to assist the family with cost associated to support the worker while hospitalized for one week or longer.	POL-03 Travel and Related Expenses.