Insurer ordered to pay ongoing weekly income benefits until applicant completes a work hardening program.
The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and received weekly income benefits for 156 weeks.
The insurer terminated benefits, arguing she did not meet the post-156 week disability test under section 12(5)(b) of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule.
The arbitrator found that while the applicant was reasonably suited for light assembly work or her pre-accident work as a motor repair technician, she required a graduated work hardening program to build up her working tolerance before returning to full-time employment.
The arbitrator ordered the insurer to pay ongoing weekly income benefits until the completion of the recommended work hardening program.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesDec 29, 1995
