Duration of benefits (retirement age)

Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper concerning changes made to policy on duration of benefits (retirement age).

To reflect legislative amendments to the Workers Compensation Act, policy changes related to retirement age determinations were effective on January 1, 2021.

After reviewing the implementation of the initial changes, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved further policy changes, effective January 1, 2024, on WorkSafeBC’s determination of whether a worker “would retire” after the retirement dates set out in the Workers Compensation Act.

The Board of Directors approved these policy changes in advance of public consultation. Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is now consulting on the 2024 changes to determine whether further changes are necessary.

The discussion paper and information on how to provide feedback can be found here:

Changes to policy on Duration of Benefits (Retirement Age)

You’re invited to provide feedback until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025. WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors will consider stakeholder feedback before making a decision.

Policy, Regulation and Research Department
WorkSafeBC