Understanding WorkSafeBC agreements
Doctors of BC negotiates two formal agreements with WorkSafeBC: the Physician and Surgeons’ WorkSafeBC Services Agreement and the Salaried Physicians’ Agreement.
- The Physicians and Surgeons’ WorkSafeBC Services Agreement describes the relationship between fee-for-service (FFS) and sessionally paid physicians and WorksafeBC, including payment rates for physicians treating injured workers. The 2022-2025 Physician Services Agreement was ratified in February 2024, signed in March 2024 and has a term from its effective date of April 1, 2022, up to and including March 31, 2025.
- The Salaried Physicians’ Agreement describes the terms and conditions of employment for Medical Advisors employed by WorkSafeBC. The 2022-2025 Salary Agreement was ratified in October 2023, signed in November 2023, and has a term from its effective date of April 1, 2022, to and including March 31, 2025.
Both agreements shall continue in effect after the expiration date until it is replaced by a new or amended agreement.
- 2022 – 2025 WorkSafeBC Agreement
- 2019 – 2022 WorkSafeBC Agreement
- 2014 – 2019 WorkSafeBC Agreement
Committees and resources
Committees
WorkSafeBC Doctors of BC Liaison Committee
Forms
Application for Medical Fee Item (Word file)
Resources
Physician Guide to WorkSafeBC Registration and Insurance Coverage