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WSIB home care coverage in Ontario: what injured workers should know

Key takeaways

  • WSIB may fund home care - including personal support - as part of a workplace injury recovery plan in Ontario.
  • Covered services can include help with bathing, dressing, mobility, meal preparation, and light housekeeping during recovery.
  • Eligible claimants can use private home care providers. Aviora Healthcare accepts WSIB funding.
  • The process starts with an active WSIB claim and a healthcare provider's recommendation for home care support.

Author: Director, Aviora Healthcare
Reviewed by: Aviora Care Coordination Team
Last reviewed: June 2026

How the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board funds home care during injury recovery, and how to arrange it with a private provider in Ontario.

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TL;DR: The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board in Ontario may fund home care services as part of an injured worker's recovery plan. This includes personal support, mobility help, and help with daily tasks during recovery. Eligibility depends on the injury, the treatment plan, and WSIB adjudicator approval. Private home care providers including Aviora accept WSIB funding for eligible claimants.

Last reviewed: June 2026  |  Reading time: 6 min

What WSIB covers

Does WSIB cover home care in Ontario?

Yes, in eligible cases. WSIB may fund home care services as part of a workplace injury recovery plan when an injury limits the person's ability to manage daily tasks independently. The goal of WSIB home care funding is to support the injured worker's return to normal function - not to provide long-term or indefinite support.

Home care services that WSIB may cover include:

  • Personal support - help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
  • Mobility assistance and safe transfers
  • Meal preparation and light housekeeping
  • Assistance with daily tasks that the injury has made difficult or impossible

Not every workplace injury claim includes home care funding. The specific services approved depend on the individual claim, the healthcare provider's recommendation, and WSIB adjudicator review.

For other home care funding sources, see our guide on home care funding options in Ontario.

How WSIB home care differs from Ontario Health atHome

WSIB and Ontario Health atHome are completely separate systems. Ontario Health atHome is a provincial program for people who meet general clinical criteria; WSIB home care is specifically for workers with active workplace injury claims.

Key differences:

  • WSIB is tied to a specific workplace injury claim - it ends when recovery is complete or the claim closes
  • Ontario Health atHome involves a provincial assessment; WSIB uses a WSIB adjudicator
  • WSIB home care can begin while an Ontario Health atHome assessment is still pending

Can WSIB claimants use private home care providers?

Yes. Once WSIB approves home care services for an injured worker, the worker can arrange care with a private home care provider. Aviora Healthcare accepts WSIB funding for eligible claimants in Ontario.

Using Aviora through WSIB means:

  • One consistent primary caregiver per client - familiar face, consistent support
  • RN-supervised care plan from day one
  • Care confirmed within 24–48 hours of intake
  • Direct coordination with WSIB case files where required

Call +1 (437) 446-7752 to discuss whether your WSIB claim qualifies for private home care.

How long does WSIB home care last?

WSIB home care is recovery-focused. It typically continues as long as the injury limits the person's ability to manage daily tasks, up to the limits of the approved claim. When the recovery progresses and the person regains functional independence, WSIB home care is generally stepped down.

If someone requires long-term home care after a WSIB claim closes - because of permanent injury or disability - Ontario Health atHome, private pay, or other funding sources take over. Aviora can transition clients smoothly when this happens.

How a worker starts WSIB home care in Ontario

The process runs through WSIB's own channels, not through a hospital or family physician alone. Here is how it typically works:

  1. Report the workplace injury and file a WSIB claim. An active WSIB claim number is required before any home care services can be approved or funded.
  2. The treating healthcare provider recommends home care. A physician, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or other regulated healthcare professional documents why home care is necessary as part of the recovery plan.
  3. WSIB reviews and approves the services. A WSIB adjudicator reviews the clinical recommendation and the claim. Approved services and their scope are confirmed in writing.
  4. Choose a provider and begin care. Once services are approved, the worker arranges care with an eligible provider. Aviora can begin within 24–48 hours of intake and WSIB authorization.

If you are not sure whether your claim qualifies for home care, the best starting point is asking your WSIB case manager directly - or calling Aviora to discuss the situation.

Common questions

WSIB home care in Ontario: questions workers and families ask

Does WSIB pay for home care in Ontario?

Yes, in eligible cases. WSIB may fund home care as part of a workplace injury recovery plan. Eligibility depends on the nature of the injury, the healthcare provider's recommendation, and WSIB adjudicator approval. Not every claim includes home care funding.

What home care services does WSIB cover in Ontario?

WSIB home care may cover personal support (bathing, dressing, hygiene), mobility assistance, safe transfers, light housekeeping, and meal preparation - services that support recovery when the injury limits daily function. The specific services depend on the individual claim.

Can a WSIB claimant use a private home care provider?

Yes. Once services are approved by WSIB, care can be arranged through a private home care provider. Aviora Healthcare accepts WSIB funding. The process involves WSIB confirming the approved services and provider eligibility before care begins.

How does a worker start WSIB home care after a workplace injury?

Start with an active WSIB claim. A healthcare provider recommends home care support as part of recovery. WSIB reviews and approves the services. The worker then arranges care with an eligible provider such as Aviora. Call us at +1 (437) 446-7752 to discuss your situation.

We work with WSIB claimants across Ontario

Aviora accepts WSIB funding and can coordinate with the WSIB process directly. If you or a family member is recovering from a workplace injury and needs home care support, call us or book a free consultation to understand what is possible.

Also useful: home care funding options in Ontario, VAC home care benefits for veterans, and ODSP home care support in Ontario.

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