Based on our ongoing evaluation of service and feedback received from employers, the WCB recently made improvements to the Personal (Special) Coverage insurance package available to business owners operating in Manitoba.

In July, in addition to introducing a guaranteed minimum benefit level for holders of Personal Coverage, the WCB significantly streamlined the Personal Coverage annual renewal process.

“We have found that most Personal Coverage accounts maintain their level of coverage from year to year, so asking them to confirm what they made in the previous year and then reconfirm what level of coverage they want in the coming year seemed unnecessary,” explains Bob Craddock, Director of Assessment Services.

For individuals who have Personal Coverage but no worker payroll to report, they no longer need to complete the Annual Payroll Form. Instead, they will receive a statement early in January outlining their rate, the amount of coverage we are carrying forward on their behalf and payment options available to them. Payment on their account by January 31 will ensure their insurance coverage continues without interruption.

Employers with Personal Coverage can still change their coverage level to better reflect their earnings at any point during the year.

Learn more online or call us at 954-4505 (toll free at 1-800-362-3340).