The following is an outline of some of the  standard Accident Benefits coverage for Ontario and the available ‘extras’ that can be purchased. I have not listed all benefits, just the main ones.  If you would like a more detailed list of Accident Benefits e-mail me at info@ottawainjury.ca. 

Ontario Income Replacement benefits
If you become disabled as the result of an automobile accident, you may be eligible for weekly income replacement benefits of up to $400. You can also buy optional income replacement benefits to increase your maximum weekly protection to $600, $800 or $1,000.

Ontario Non-earner benefits

If you do not qualify for Income Replacement benefits or Caregiver benefits, your standard Accident Benefits coverage can be avaialble to you if you are eligible to receive a weekly payment of $185 every two weeks. This benefit is only available to accident victims unable to carry on with everyday activities.

Ontario Caregiver benefit
If you provide full-time care to dependants, and are disabled as the result of an Ontario car accident, this coverage ca help you. The standard maximum amount for caregiver benefits is $250 per week for one dependant, plus $50 per week for each additional dependant. With optional caregiver benefits, the coverage increases to $325 per week for one dependant, plus $75 per week for each additional dependant.

Ontario Dependent Care benefits

Although not a part of the standard Accidents Benefits coverage, you can buy Dependent Care benefits. If you have young children, this option is worth considering. You can claim for optional dependant care benefits if you’re employed at the time of the accident, and you have to pay for childcare expenses as a result of the accident. Optional dependant care benefits cover up to $75 per week for the first dependant and $25 for each additional dependant.

 Ontario Medical and Rehabilitation benefits
The standard maximum amount for medical and rehabilitation expenses is $100,000. If you suffer a catastrophic injury, the maximum is $1,000,000. Optional additional Medical and Rehabilitation benefits are available for maximums up to $1,100,000 and up to $2,000,000 for non-catastrophic and catastrophic injuries respectively.

Ontario Attendant Care benefits
If you need to hire someone to help you as a direct result of personal injuries from your accident, this portion of the benefits coverage could help. The standard maximum for attendant care is $72,000 and if you are catastrophically injured, the maximum is $1,000,000. You can buy optional benefits to cover up to $1,072,000 in additional attendant care expenses if the injuries are considered non-catastrophic, and up to $2,000,000 for personal injuries that are catastrophic.

Ontario Death and Funeral benefits

 If you die as a result of a motor vehicle accident, the standard amount which will be paid is $25,000 to your eligible spouse, $10,000 for each dependant, and a maximum of $6,000 for funeral expenses. You can increase these amounts to $50,000 to your eligible spouse, $20,000 for each dependant, and $8,000 for funeral expenses.

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