Now, northerners can receive the rehabilitation services they need more quickly with much less travel. The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board is an independent body administering Saskatchewan's system for protecting workers and employers against the result of work injury. The WCB is entirely funded by employer premiums which are used to provide benefits to injured workers and to provide programs and services for both workers and employers. Primary treatment is single-service medical care, generally available in or close to the worker's home community. Secondary treatment is designed for workers who experience delays in recovery, or who may have psychosocial issues which go beyond primary treatment.
Tertiary treatment is available at specific clinics in Regina and Saskatoon.
Tertiary treatment involves multidisciplinary multicomponent treatment programs which the worker attends five days a week. A strong psychological component is also included, to help the injured worker deal with possible permanent restrictions.