By Mikhaela Albarico, Student OT There are a number of funding options available for Ontario residents with disabilities. This post will cover three funding options. Other possibilities can be found at the end of the post. Income Replacement Benefits...
A recent License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) decision, A.K v State Farm Insurance Company (Tribunal File Number: 16-002503/AABS)(ON LAT) (January 12, 2018) addressed the issue of pre-existing medical conditions in applicants applying for CAT designation. In this case, the...
By Kathryn Decker, MScOT Reg. (Ont). Life care planners at GLA prioritize communication with a client’s rehabilitation and medical providers to elicit future treatment recommendations. The client’s treating health care professionals best know what treatment will be...
The Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) is probably one of the most critical of the amendments that were made to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) in September 2010. Presented as an interpretive guide, the MIG limits medical/rehabilitation benefits to $3500...
With the Ontario legislature back in session, new Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced that the government will be moving forward with several proposed regulatory amendments to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) stemming from recommendations from the 2012...