FOR EMPLOYERS
DISABILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
achieve Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance and minimize Worker’s Compensation Board impact
THE SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS
Staying current with safety regulations is essential. Failing to do so can jeopardize employee safety and lead to higher WCB costs.
We have the expertise to keep your business compliant and protect your employees while reducing WCB expenses.
At Artis, we’ve got a proven track record of delivering tailored solutions for businesses just like yours.
WCB APPEALS AND COST RELIEF
If you are not at a full discount on your WCB premiums, or are performing worse than your peers you are leaving money on the table. Let us help you recover those costs through historical file reviews, cost relief/transfer requests, and appeal support.
- Efficient claims management
- Early detection of mismanagement
- Data-driven decision making i.e. patterns, trends, etc.
- Proactive risk management
INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION ASSESSMENTS
Being classified into the correct industry and rate group ensures your company pays the lowest possible WCB premiums. Artis will review potential WCB industry groups that better describe your services and apply for industry reclassification.
- Claims impact analysis reports
- Cost savings and premium accuracy analysis
- Conducting premium reviews to ensure you are in the right category and have the correct rate
- Financial planning and KPI recommendations
DISABILITY MANAGEMENT AND CLAIMS SUPPORT
You didn’t get into business to manage complex WCB claims, but we did. Artis provides comprehensive disability management consulting services to keep your claims costs low, allowing you to keep business operations running smoothly. We can build your program, provide support as needed, or take care of everything from point-of-hire to the close of a claim.
- Initial assessments, claim filing, and early intervention.
- Case management including return to work coordination and modified work accommodations.
- Complex claims management and advisement including psychological claims
PROGRAMS DEVELOPMENT
Discover the power of our disability management programs, meticulously designed to yield cost saving results while saving you money. Our comprehensive approach includes crafting effective disability management strategies and tailored modified work programs, all aimed at optimizing productivity and reducing costs. Join us in fostering a healthier, more productive workforce.
- Modified work program development and implementation
- Strategized disability management policies and procedures that save costs
- Worker presenteeism initiatives
- Program and disability management implementation and training
Our Process is Easy as
1-2-3
Book a Call
Explore tailored solutions for WCB matters and OHS enquiries with one of our specialized consultants.
Meeting
During our discovery meeting, Artis will offer recommendations and formulate a strategic plan tailored to your needs with you.
Let’s Work
We’ll introduce you to our team of subject matter experts and collaboratively work with you in this new partnership.
The Artis team has been an instrumental component in improving our safety culture and performance across our organization. The services we have received has surpassed our expectations and range from WCB claims management, safety audits and project HSE support.
CHELSEAHILL PLAIN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LP
We’re a start up mining company. Artis set up our entire safety program on short notice for our first commercial product. The reviews from our partner companies have been nothing but positive.
IANLITHIUM MINING
We work closely with Artis for all of our WCB related claims, assessments, appeals and other return to work matters.
The Artis team is dedicated to worker and organizational well being and leaders in their field.
CHELSEAALL-SAFE HSE
Industries We Know and Love to Help
GOVERNMENT
HEALTHCARE
WAREHOUSES
FOOD AND HOSPITALITY
EDUCATION
MINING
Ready to reach OHS compliance and reduce your WCB costs premiums?
Not only do we help you with compliance but we help you save money! Our experts conduct meticulous premium assessments and projections, evaluating the effectiveness of cost relief measures. We also provide comparative analysis by examining current statistics in comparison to previous years and industry trends.
FAQ
How does Artis help businesses with WCB?
Many businesses manage WCB claims in-house, and without knowing the system it can prove frustrating and time consuming. You love what you do, and you didn’t get into business to spend hours managing a WCB claim. We did!
Why should your company work with Artis?
Each company is different, and we know from experience that there is no “one size fits all”. Our team builds tailored disability management programs specific to your company and proactively manages your WCB claims on your behalf. This allows us to keep unnecessary expenses from your claims, ensure documentation is complete, and enables us to work on containing costs for your business.
Will reducing claims’ costs always save us money?
No, if your experience rating is grossly over your industry average (i.e., if you are paying more in premiums than most of your rate group), you may not be able to save costs on a single appeal. However, looking at your industry classification and multiple appeals may help you reduce premiums.
What are the benefits of appealing claims if our premiums can’t be reduced?
You may not save money immediately, however, in future years you could qualify for cost savings.
Depending on your industry, some additional benefits of submitting an appeal are:
- May help in bids when you upload data in ISNetworld or other related software.
- Letting your voice be heard on controversial issues where precedence is being set, e.g.,
worker’s injured while impaired and how it relates to benefits. - Having your voice heard when a worker puts an appeal in against an employer.
One of our employees is appealing a claim. Can you help with this?
Yes, we can review the file and give you representation at the appeal or recommendations.
I had asked the WCB to overturn a decision and was denied. Do I have any recourse?
Yes. Employers often come to us with this question. They have asked for a decision to be made and were told no. Often the decisions have not been put in writing or you were aware that there second look at your request, structure them to represent the strongest possible argument, and give you the best chance at having a decision overturned.
Will appealing a claim affect my company’s relationship with the WCB?
It should not. However, have a third party manage your appeals at an arm’s length may help you with any bias or concerns of relationships conflict.
What are the time limits for filing an appeal?
This depends on your province. Timelines vary widely. For example in B.C. an appeal must be submitted within 75 days from a decision date. Some provinces, such as Saskatchewan, have notime limits on appeal.
How long does the appeal process take?
It depends on the province and the ability for the WCB to accept your claim. Some appeals are resolved within a week, while others can take a year or longer, if they have to go to tribunal.
When we review your claims we can see if you need a change in internal safety or disability management process, decreasing the chances of falling into the same situation in the future. Additionally, we may be able to find opportunities for cost reduction that you not have considered. For example, third party cost transfers, or industry rate re-classification. Plus, any cost reduction is helpful when you are bidding and are required to provide your WCB statistics to the contractor.
Do you do appeals for employees?
We occasionally take employee appeals or refer them to a trusted partner. Our focus and expertise is on helping employers.