Posted: November 15, 2024

WCB encourages direct deposit option for minimal impact on workers and healthcare providers

Due to the Canada Post service disruption, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has made cheques available for pick-up at WCB locations and rural distribution centres.

Signing up for direct deposit is highly encouraged to ensure no delay in receiving payments.

To request direct deposit, please complete the Worker Direct Deposit Form or Healthcare Direct Deposit Form and email it to DirectDeposit@wcb.mb.ca.

Cheque pick up information

Injured workers who have elected not to sign up for direct deposit or where direct deposit has not yet been arranged can pick up their cheques at the following locations:

Winnipeg

  • 333 Broadway, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • Cheques will be available starting November 14, 2024.
  • Cheques are available one (1) business day after printing.

Brandon

  • WCB regional office, Renaissance Station Building, Unit 1, 457 - 9th Street, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Cheques will be available starting November 18, 2024.
  • Cheques are available three (3) business days after printing.

Thompson

  • WCB regional office, New Town Square, #2-90 Thompson Drive, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Cheques will be available starting November 18, 2024.
  • Cheques are available three (3) business days after printing.

Rural Distribution Centres

For rural customers living outside Brandon and Thompson, cheques will be couriered to the appropriate Rural Distribution Centre (Province of Manitoba offices throughout rural Manitoba). The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Cheques will be available for pick-up at these locations beginning November 22, 2024.

Cheques at these locations will be available for pick-up five (5) days after they are printed.

The list of Rural Distribution Centres and the locations served by each centre is available here.

Cheque availability schedule:

Injured worker cheques are printed daily.

Healthcare provider cheques will be printed on:

  • November 18
  • November 29
  • December 16

Employers

Employers can pay their premiums in a number of ways as an alternative to sending payment via Canada Post.  For a detailed list, please see Paying Your Premium or contact Assessment Accounts at 204-954-4505 or 1-855-954-4321, ext. 4505.

Questions

Please see our FAQ for more information or call 204-954-4321 or toll free 1-855-954-4321.