Chart IV-Coverage of Occupational Diseases, cont. Jurisdiction Nature of Coverage1 Prince Edward Island Deductions From Death Awards 2019 Analysis of Workers' Compensation Laws | 39 Medical Care Compensation2 Within six months of injury or death. This time limit may be extended where, in the opinion of the Workers Compensation Board, it is just to do so. Unlimited Same as for accidents. Date of diagnosis or work stoppage due to disability, whichever is earlier. Within six months from the date the worker or beneficiary is made aware that the disease or death might be of an occupational nature; a late claim could be allowed provided reasonable grounds for tardiness. Medical care for workrelated aspect of disease Same as for accidents.38 Medical review panel issues final decisions on disputed medical questions; based on majority decision Date worker initially sought medical care for injury or date injury was initially reported to the board, whichever is earlier. Within six months from date injury sustained or date of death; excusable. Unlimited Same as for injuries. Board may require IME. Date injury arose. Within one year of date injury arose. Exceptional circumstances to allow a late claim. Unlimited Same as for injuries. Medical Boards Onset of Disability or Death Time Limit on Claim Filing All diseases arising out of and in the course of employment Board may require IME. Date loss of earnings has occurred as a result of occupational disease or the date of diagnosis of a disease which was determined to be caused by occupational exposure. Québec All diseases Pulmonary disease claims submitted to committee, formed by the Minister of Labour, on occupational lung diseases Saskatchewan All diseases arising out of and in the course of employment Yukon Territory All diseases None