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ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model) (12:III) (view source)
Revision as of 20:39, 6 October 2022
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As a general rule, the insured has two years from the date of the accident within which to make a claim for Enhanced Accident Benefits (''Enhanced Accident Benefits Regulation'', BC Reg 59/2021, s 55(1), [''EABR'']). However, there are certain circumstances in which the deadline for making a claim may be measured differently. S 55 (1) of the ''Enhanced Accident Benefits Regulation'' sets out claim deadlines in specified circumstances. Please do not rely on this manual chapter as an authority for claim deadlines, and be sure to consult the regulation closely or speak with ICBC directly to confirm your deadline by which to make a claim, as it may change or may be case-specific. | As a general rule, the insured has two years from the date of the accident within which to make a claim for Enhanced Accident Benefits (''Enhanced Accident Benefits Regulation'', BC Reg 59/2021, s 55(1), [''EABR'']). However, there are certain circumstances in which the deadline for making a claim may be measured differently. S 55 (1) of the ''Enhanced Accident Benefits Regulation'' sets out claim deadlines in specified circumstances. Please do not rely on this manual chapter as an authority for claim deadlines, and be sure to consult the regulation closely or speak with ICBC directly to confirm your deadline by which to make a claim, as it may change or may be case-specific. | ||
:'''NOTE''' To access Enhanced Accident Benefits, the insured also has a duty to, “''promptly notify the corporation of the accident''” when an accident occurs (''EABR'', s 56(1)). If an insured fails to do so, “without reasonable excuse and to the prejudice of the corporation”, then benefits may be refused (''EABR'', s 56(2)). For this reason, ''it is important to not delay in reporting an accident to ICBC'', as this may affect your ability to make a claim later. | :'''NOTE:''' To access Enhanced Accident Benefits, the insured also has a duty to, “''promptly notify the corporation of the accident''” when an accident occurs (''EABR'', s 56(1)). If an insured fails to do so, “without reasonable excuse and to the prejudice of the corporation”, then benefits may be refused (''EABR'', s 56(2)). For this reason, ''it is important to not delay in reporting an accident to ICBC'', as this may affect your ability to make a claim later. | ||
:'''NOTE''' There may be other deadlines related to your Enhanced Accident Benefit claim not noted here. | :'''NOTE:''' There may be other deadlines related to your Enhanced Accident Benefit claim not noted here. | ||
=== 3. Other Sources of Compensation === | === 3. Other Sources of Compensation === | ||