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'''Time limit to ask for review'''—you must ask for a review within '''90 days''' of the date of WorkSafeBC’s decision letter or, in some cases, within 90 days of the date when WorkSafeBC told you its decision orally or stopped paying you. WorkSafeBC should automatically give you a copy of your claim file and you can use the information in it for your review. After you request a review, you will receive a letter setting a time to make written submissions. The Review Division does not normally hold oral hearings. | '''Time limit to ask for review'''—you must ask for a review within '''90 days''' of the date of WorkSafeBC’s decision letter or, in some cases, within 90 days of the date when WorkSafeBC told you its decision orally or stopped paying you. WorkSafeBC should automatically give you a copy of your claim file and you can use the information in it for your review. After you request a review, you will receive a letter setting a time to make written submissions. The Review Division does not normally hold oral hearings. | ||
The Review Division considers the written submissions and WorkSafeBC’s file and gives its decision, usually within 150 days. The [http://worksafebc.com/claims/review_and_appeals/default.asp WorkSafeBC website] has more information on reviews. The phone numbers for the Review Division are 604.214.5411 in the lower mainland and 1.888.922.8804 elsewhere in BC. At the same time, if you feel that WorkSafeBC has treated you unfairly, you can also complain to its Fair Practices Office and the [http://www.ombudsman.bc.ca/ Ombudsperson of BC] at 1.800.567.3247 | The Review Division considers the written submissions and WorkSafeBC’s file and gives its decision, usually within 150 days. The [http://worksafebc.com/claims/review_and_appeals/default.asp WorkSafeBC website] has more information on reviews. The phone numbers for the Review Division are 604.214.5411 in the lower mainland and 1.888.922.8804 elsewhere in BC. At the same time, if you feel that WorkSafeBC has treated you unfairly, you can also complain to its Fair Practices Office and the [http://www.ombudsman.bc.ca/ Ombudsperson of BC] at 1.800.567.3247. | ||
'''Appeals'''—if you disagree with the decision of the Review Division, you can usually appeal to the [http://www.wcat.bc.ca/ Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal]. But you cannot appeal decisions of the Review Division on specific issues, such as vocational rehabilitation, commutations, prevention orders (other than penalties), and certain types of disability awards. | '''Appeals'''—if you disagree with the decision of the Review Division, you can usually appeal to the [http://www.wcat.bc.ca/ Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal]. But you cannot appeal decisions of the Review Division on specific issues, such as vocational rehabilitation, commutations, prevention orders (other than penalties), and certain types of disability awards. | ||
