Difference between revisions of "Disputes with ICBC (12:VI)"
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'''Note:''' See previous note about CRT above. | '''Note:''' See previous note about CRT above. | ||
Disputing Denied Benefits (in relation to Parts 1 AND 10 of the ''IVA'') | ==C. Disputing Denied Benefits (in relation to Parts 1 AND 10 of the ''IVA'')== | ||
Disputes in relation to denied accident benefits can be handled by making an application to the CRT to adjudicate on the matter. This applies to benefits denied under Part 1 or Part 10 of the ''IVA'' (''CRT Act'', s 132(b)). | Disputes in relation to denied accident benefits can be handled by making an application to the CRT to adjudicate on the matter. This applies to benefits denied under Part 1 or Part 10 of the ''IVA'' (''CRT Act'', s 132(b)). | ||
'''Note:''' The case of ''Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia v British Columbia (Attorney General)'', mentioned above, did not strike down the CRT’s ability to adjudicate on disputes regarding denied benefits. As such, unlike minor injury and liability/damages disputes, parties cannot choose whether to bring their denied benefits disputes before either a court or the CRT, and ''must bring these disputes before the CRT.'' | |||
Disputes about denied accident benefits may also be made internally through ICBC’s Claims Decision Review process. However, ICBC does not provide public information on the process or deadlines for this. Speak directly to your ICBC representative for more information about options for disputing denied benefits internally. | Disputes about denied accident benefits may also be made internally through ICBC’s Claims Decision Review process. However, ICBC does not provide public information on the process or deadlines for this. Speak directly to your ICBC representative for more information about options for disputing denied benefits internally. | ||