The applicant sought to proceed to arbitration on claims for rehabilitation, housekeeping, and supplementary medical benefits.
The insurer argued these claims were statute-barred because a separate application for arbitration was not filed within the two-year limitation period following the refusal of benefits.
The arbitrator found that the applicant had complied with the spirit of the legislation, as the issues were mediated shortly after the application was filed and the insurer had clear notice of the claims.
The arbitrator ordered that all issues, including income replacement benefits, be heard together at the main arbitration hearing.
