Interim income replacement, housekeeping, and transportation benefits awarded pending full arbitration hearing.
The applicant sought interim income replacement and medical-rehabilitation benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The insurer had terminated benefits, and the parties were unable to resolve their disputes through mediation.
The arbitrator found that the applicant established a probable case for entitlement to income replacement benefits and demonstrated financial urgency, awarding partial interim income replacement benefits at $235.74 per week.
The arbitrator also awarded interim benefits for housekeeping and transportation to medical appointments, but denied other requested medical and rehabilitation expenses, finding they were either past expenses or not urgently required.
The issue of a special award was reserved for the main arbitration hearing.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesNov 18, 1998
