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Answers on WCB physiotherapy at our Edmonton clinic: treatment on an accepted claim costs you nothing and is billed directly, your employer must report within 72 hours, you can choose your own provider without a physician referral, and a denial can be reviewed.
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What You Need to Know About WCB Physiotherapy Questions Edmonton
Common WCB questions: physiotherapy is covered under an accepted claim at no cost to you, your employer must report within 72 hours, you can choose your own provider, and a denied claim can be appealed through WCB’s review process.
On an accepted claim, physiotherapy costs you nothing and is billed directly to WCB. Your employer must report within 72 hours of becoming aware of the injury. You can see a physiotherapist without a physician referral. And a denied claim can be reviewed.
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What to Bring for WCB Physiotherapy Questions and Appointments
Your claim number if you have one, your employer’s name and your supervisor’s contact, the date of injury, and a description of your job duties. That last one matters more than people expect — the rehabilitation programme is built against it.
Related WCB Physiotherapy Questions and Answers
Does WCB pay for physiotherapy?
On an accepted claim, yes, billed directly to WCB at no cost to you. Vertex is an authorised WCB Alberta provider.
Do I need a referral?
No. Physiotherapy is directly accessible in Alberta, including for work injuries.
How long does my employer have to report?
WCB Alberta requires employers to report within 72 hours after becoming aware of an injury or illness.
What if I did not report the injury right away?
Report it now. Late reporting makes a claim harder to establish but does not automatically prevent one. Be accurate about the dates rather than adjusting them to fit.
Can I keep treating if my claim is denied?
Yes, but the funding position changes. Ask the front desk how billing would work before continuing, and consider requesting a review — your decision letter explains how and by when.
Will my employer know what I discuss in treatment?
Your employer receives information relevant to your capacity and restrictions for return-to-work planning, not your full clinical record. If you are unsure what is shared, ask before your appointment.
Can I be seen the same week I report an injury?
Usually. Call (825) 525-2852, say it is a workplace injury, and bring whatever claim details you have. The first assessment is forty-five minutes.
Does WCB cover travel to appointments?
In some circumstances WCB reimburses travel costs. Ask your case manager. The clinic has parking on site at 6958 76 Ave NW.
Talk to a physiotherapist in Edmonton
Vertex Physiotherapy is at 6958 76 Ave NW #205, Edmonton, AB T6B 2R2. Call (825) 525-2852 or book online, and we will match you with a physiotherapist who works with this regularly.