ICBC & WorkSafeBC
ICBC
If you’ve been in a car accident and need physiotherapy and massage therapy, we can help. ICBC has a program designed so you can access physiotherapy and massage therapy quickly.
There is often confusion as to how the program works, especially if you haven’t required treatment from an accident before. Luckily we’ve treated nearly 1,000 ICBC patients over the past 8 years, so we’re familiar with how the process works, and how to effectively treat the injuries you have sustained. In terms of how the program works, keep these five things in mind:
- You are entitled to benefits whether you are at fault or not
- You do not need a Doctor’s referral (if the accident is recent and you have not had previous treatment)
- A portion of the physiotherapy and massage fee will be billed to ICBC directly by us. A smaller portion will be payable by you. You can contact your ICBC adjuster to determine how /when to get reimbursed for your portion
- ICBC will cover 25 physio and 12 massage sessions during the first 90 days after your accident date
- If you require further treatment, your therapist and Doctor will be able to request additional coverage..
To get started, just give us a call. We’ll just need your claim number, accident date and care card number to get you started. If you have lawyer representing you, we can liaise with them if requested.
For more information, visit the ICBC website.
WorkSafe
PhysioLife and all its therapists are contracted therapists for WorkSafeBC claimants. This means if you have a WorkSafeBC claim that’s been approved for benefits you can get treatment at our clinic – at no cost to you.
WorkSafeBC has a great program to ensure you can receive treatment right away. If you’re looking to get physiotherapy treatment keep the following in mind:
- You must report the injury to your employer and to WorkSafeBC right away (and fill out all paperwork they provide you as soon as possible after the injury)
- You do not need a Doctor’s referral to begin physiotherapy treatment
- If WorkSafeBC approves your claim for physiotherapy benefits, there is no cost to you to come to our clinic for your treatments.
- Call to book your initial assessment. Just let us know it’s for a WorkSafeBC claim, and provide us your claim number
We see WorkSafeBC claimants at our clinic every day. Our objective is to help you get back to work as soon as possible. You’ll always leave our clinic well educated and with a home rehab program to ensure you’re best positioned to prevent future injuries from reoccurring.
For more information, give us a call or check out the following page at the WorkSafeBC website.
