MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) claims in British Columbia, Canada, involving ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia) include coverage for physiotherapy, massage therapy and acupuncture to assist in the process of recovery.
After an accident, ICBC typically provides pre-authorized funding for initial treatment sessions.
The physiotherapist, massage therapist and acupuncturist will assess the injuries and develop a treatment plan .
25 sessions of Physiotherapy, 12 sessions of Active rehab, 12 sessions of Acupuncture and 12 sessions of Massage therapy are preauthorized with approved claims within the first 12 weeks from the accident date. If needed, further treatments beyond the 12 weeks are also will be considered by ICBC, the practitioners and the patient may need to request additional coverage from ICBC. This may involve submitting medical documentation and treatment plan.
Harmony physiotherapy and health clinic can bill ICBC directly, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for the patient.