Appealing Decisions

Appealing a WSIB decision

Most WSIB decisions can be appealed if you believe they are incorrect, or are contrary to the WSIA or WSIB policy.

How to appeal a WSIB decision

Write to the operating level decision-maker to object, and include any new information to support your objection. The decision-maker will review the concerns raised and may reconsider his/her decision.

If the decision is unchanged, a copy of the claim file will be sent to you, along with an Objection Form that must be completed and returned to the WSIB to proceed with the objection. The worker’s claim file will be provided in two sections – health care and non-health care.

What happens if a worker appeals a WSIB decision

If a worker appeals a WSIB decision, the WSIB will send you a Participant Form that must be completed and returned to the WSIB if you wish to participate in the appeal process. If you have any concerns regarding the appeal you should either note them on the Participant Form or attach a letter. If you do not return the form to the WSIB, you will not be contacted again until after the final decision has been made.