WIP

The application for Wage Indemnity Plan Benefits, including the Claimant’s Statement, Employer’s Statement and Physician’s Statement, should be completed as soon as you know you will be off work for more than 7 days. Your 7-day elimination period commences from the date of your first flight missed or reserve day if on reserve.

YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE END OF YOUR ELIMINATION PERIOD or 30 DAYS FROM THE START OF YOUR BOOK-OFF.

• Employer’s Statement : This form is completed by the employer and submitted on your behalf after the 7-day elimination period.
• Claimant’s Statement : This form is completed by you and submitted directly to Manion Wilkins & Associates Ltd. Do not use crew box or send to the employer.
• Physician’s Statement : This form (either the physical or the psychological) is completed by your treating physician as soon as you foresee being off work for more than 7 days.
  DO NOT ALTER OR ADD ANY INFORMATION TO THE PHYSICIAN’S STATEMENT. TO ENSURE CONFIDENTIALITY SEND YOUR FORMS DIRECTLY TO MANION WILKINS & ASSOCIATES Ltd. THE EMPLOYER DOES NOT REQUIRE THESE FORMS!

If your disability arose out of, or in the course of your employment, you MUST apply for CNESST if you are a Quebec resident or Workers’ Compensation if you are a resident of other the provinces. However, you must also apply for weekly indemnity benefits in the interim as these claims are processed much quicker and ensure some kind of monetary coverage. All WIP claims must be submitted within 21 days of the end of your elimination period, regardless of whether you have also filed a CNESST/Worker’s Compensation claim. Failure to file a WIP claim will jeopardize your entitlement to these benefits in the event that your CNESST/Workers’ Compensation claim is refused or terminated.

While you are receiving WIP benefits, supplementary reports will be forwarded to you periodically. Upon receipt, have this report completed and returned to the administrator, as soon as possible so that payments will not be delayed. It is your responsibility to provide proof of disability. You must submit proof of disability WITHIN 30 DAYS of the commencement of disability. If you submit proof after 30 days, it will not be processed unless you can show sufficient reasons in writing for not applying earlier. The claimant is responsible for having all forms completed and any charges incurred for completion of same.