4 December 2006
Chronic Pain Update for
November

1 December 2006
WCB collaborates with
physicians

16 November 2006
WCB increases travel
rates and meal allowances
for workers

18 October 2006
WCB issues retroactive
CPI payments

6 November 2006
Chronic Pain Update for
October

19 June 2006
Maximum earnings figure
increases to $46,700
effective 1 January 2007

31 August 2006
WCB Rates Remain Stable
for 2007
Press release
Maximum Assessable / Insurable Earnings
 
The maximum assessable/insurable earnings per person per year for 2007 is $46,700. This is the maximum annual earnings on which premiums are paid for each worker and the maximum annual earnings on which benefits are calculated for each worker.
 
The maximum is set by the WCB at 140.2% of the Average Industrial Wage in Nova Scotia, and is effective 1 January each year.  The 2006 maximum was based on information collected during the period 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005.