The Work Injury Benefit Act came into force on June 2, 2008 replacing the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The Act makes it compulsory for every employer to provide cover for all their employees against bodily injury, disease or death sustained and arising out of and in the course of their employment.
This cover Provides compensation to employees for work related injuries and diseases contracted in the course of their employment and for connected purposes as provided in the work injury benefit Act (WIBA ACT).
Covers employee medical expenses and funeral expenses subject to maximum amount stated in the schedule as a result of injury or accidental death at workplace.
– Bereavement Compensation
– Compensation for Permanent Total Disablement
– Compensation for Temporary Total / Partial Disablement
– Accidental Medical Expenses
– Funeral Expenses
– Life’s Assistance
– Occupational Illness
-Any accidental death or injury occurring outside normal working hours
-Any injury by accident or disease sustained by an employee below 18 years
-Any liability arising out of any court proceedings
-Any liability arising out of pre-existing medical conditions
– Duly Completed Proposal Form
– Copy of National ID & P.I.N. Certificate
– List of employees covered required