Claims management, cost relief, and appeals led by consultants who’ve worked inside the WCB system. We manage your claims, challenge costs that don’t belong on your account, and help protect your WCB rates. Specializing in Alberta and British Columbia, serving employers across Canada.
Workers’ compensation costs are one of the few major expenses most employers never think to challenge, and one of the easiest places to overpay. A misclassified account, an incorrect rate, or a cost that should have been relieved can follow your business for years.
Calide’s WCB consultants have worked inside the compensation system across claims, appeals, underwriting, and case management. We know how decisions are made, where costs get misassigned, and how to get them corrected. From a single complex claim to full ongoing account management, we give you experienced representation and clear answers.
Professional management of your injury claims from first report to file closure; including medical coordination, information gathering, and return-to-work support that controls costs and gets people back to work safely.
WCB cost relief and recovery that removes inappropriate or misassigned costs from your account, recovers money you should not have paid, and helps lower your future rates.
Experienced representation at every level of the appeal process, from an initial dispute through the appeals commission, prepared and presented by consultants who understand how these decisions are actually made.
A review of your industry classification and rate assessment to confirm you are categorized correctly and paying the lowest applicable WCB premium, because classification errors are common and expensive.
Consultation and support for short-term and long-term disability programs, coordinating care, managing return-to-work, and keeping claims moving toward resolution.
A complete review of your WCB account to surface cost drivers, errors, and recovery opportunities, giving you a clear picture of where you stand and what to fix first.
Splitting a WCB account the right way can take real cost off your rate, but it is not a do it yourself move, and a case that is not built properly gets rejected. Our underwriters assess whether a split is warranted for your operation, and where it is warranted, build and present the case for you.
Your WCB industry classification is supposed to place your business alongside employers performing similar work and facing similar risks. But specialized operations are often classified from a short description provided when the account is created. If the person setting up the account doesn’t fully understand the nature of the business, the closest-sounding classification may be selected; even when it doesn’t accurately reflect the work.
Calide can typically identify a likely discrepancy within about two minutes. Send us your current classification and premium information for a preliminary review and find out whether your business may be paying more than it should.
Your WCB industry classification is supposed to place your business alongside employers performing similar work and facing similar risks. But specialized operations are often classified from a short description provided when the account is created. If the person setting up the account doesn’t fully understand the nature of the business, the closest-sounding classification may be selected; even when it doesn’t accurately reflect the work.
Calide can typically identify a likely discrepancy within about two minutes. Send us your current classification and premium information for a preliminary review and find out whether your business may be paying more than it should.
No obligation. Just a quick, experienced assessment of whether your classification deserves a closer look.
We examine your claims, classifications, premium information and account history to understand what is driving your costs.
We surface questionable decisions, classification discrepancies, mis-assigned costs and opportunities for relief or recovery.
Calide helps pursue corrections, prepare appeals, request cost relief and communicate with the appropriate compensation board.
We stay involved through claim resolution, return-to-work and ongoing account management; helping prevent today’s issue from becoming tomorrow’s cost.
We examine your claims, classifications, premium information and account history to understand what is driving your costs.
We surface questionable decisions, classification discrepancies, mis-assigned costs and opportunities for relief or recovery.
Calide helps pursue corrections, prepare appeals, request cost relief and communicate with the appropriate compensation board.
We stay involved through claim resolution, return-to-work and ongoing account management; helping prevent today’s issue from becoming tomorrow’s cost.
Carrie distinguished herself with her extensive knowledge of WCB, and proactively found ways to optimize our returns while minimizing costs. For any employer seeking WCB consulting, we cannot recommend Carrie highly enough.
WCB isn’t one system, it’s a different board, a different rulebook, and a different appeal process in every province and territory. Calide supports employers across Canada, giving multi jurisdiction businesses consistent representation wherever they operate.
How do I know whether my WCB classification is correct?
Your classification should reflect the primary business activities your company performs, rather than simply the job titles of your employees. Calide can compare your actual operations with your assigned industry description and rate group.
Can costs be removed from our WCB account?
Some costs may qualify for relief, reassignment or correction depending on the circumstances. Calide reviews your claim and account history to identify costs that may not properly belong on your account.
What does WCB claims management include?
Claims management can include reporting, medical coordination, information gathering, communication with the compensation board, return-to-work planning and ongoing file monitoring through closure.
When should an employer challenge a WCB decision?
A decision should be reviewed whenever the facts, classification, cost allocation or claim outcome appears inconsistent with the employer’s records. Appeal timelines can apply, so questionable decisions should be assessed promptly.
Can Calide support employers outside Alberta?
Calide provides WCB consulting for employers across Canada. The exact board, process and available services depend on the jurisdiction involved.
What do WCB consulting services include?
WCB consulting services can include claims management, historical cost recovery, rate and classification reviews, premium assessment support, appeals, and guidance for employers operating in one or multiple Canadian jurisdictions. Calide tailors its support to your organization’s WCB challenges, from resolving a specific issue to strengthening ongoing account and claims management.
