Workers' compensation changes include cancer coverage for wildland firefighters

The provincial government announced that change to workers’ compensation came effect on Aug. 1 including expanded cancer coverage for wildland firefighter. 

Amendments to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013, includes presumptive cancer coverage for wildland firefighters in the province. 

"We are committed to supporting our wildland firefighters, who have been putting themselves at risk to protect their communities," Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board Jim Reiter said in a press release.  

"Saskatchewan is leading the way in Canada with the extension of presumptive cancer coverage for 22 types of cancer."  

Other changes to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013, include: 

• Ensuring chiropractors, health care professionals, physicians and psychiatrists licensed in other jurisdictions are covered. 
• Allowing workers’ compensation board members to complete proceedings after their term expires. 
• Enabling regulations on how the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board publishes appeal tribunal decisions.