Providers who choose not to join the network will be supported through a transition plan but will no longer be able to treat workers’ compensation cases after 2026

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) will introduce a new, centralised provider network for workplace injury care beginning January 2026, in a move designed to streamline services for workers with physical and psychological injuries.

Lifemark Health Group has been selected to lead the new Work-Connected Recovery Program, which will coordinate a province-wide network of health providers, including physiotherapists, chiropractors, psychologists, and occupational therapists. The WCB says the new model will deliver faster and more consistent care to injured workers, while standardising processes and compensation fo

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