Psychotherapists providing cognitive behaviour therapy are entitled to the same hourly rate as psychologists.
The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, specifically disputing the hourly rate payable for psychological treatment provided by a psychotherapist under the supervision of a psychologist.
The insurer had partially approved the treatment at the lower rate for unregulated providers.
The Tribunal found that because psychotherapists and psychologists provide the same cognitive behaviour therapy services, the psychotherapist should be paid at the higher rate of $149.61 per hour.
The Tribunal denied the applicant's request for an additional three hours for a psychological assessment due to lack of evidence, awarded interest on the outstanding benefits, and declined to order an award for unreasonable delay.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJan 30, 2020
