What is the difference between OCF 18 and OCF 23?

If the treatment provider completes an OCF 23 rather than an OCF 18 which is a treatment plan, the claim is automatically placed in the minor injury guideline and the treatment facility is automatically paid for their work up to $3,500 which includes their assessments.

What is an OCF 18 form?

The OCF-18 describes the cause and nature of injuries that are a direct result of the motor vehicle accident. It outlines assessments or examinations that a Health Care Facility or Associated Provider feels are required for ongoing management of the Claimant’s recovery.

What is an OCF 23 form?

OCF-23 Treatment Confirmation Form The OCF-23 is the form used by a Facility and/or associated Provider to inform an Insurer that treatment for an injured person will commence within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

Who can submit an OCF 18?

Your OCF-18 should be completed by a regulated health professional. The document will have to be signed by a health practitioner or health care professionals, such as a physician, physiotherapist, chiropractor, optometrist, occupational therapist, dentist, nurse practitioner or speech-language pathologist.

Who can complete an OCF 19?

physician
A physician is required to complete the majority of the OCF-19 form, and sometimes it is beneficial if the family doctor fills it out. However, although the family doctor may fill out this form, you will eventually have to hire a paid medical expert to provide a comprehensive medical-legal report.

What is an OCF 24?

The OCF minor injury treatment discharge report is used to gather information about what happened in a particular accident when it led to minor injuries.

What OCF 21?

The OCF-21 is used to invoice automobile Insurers for the medical and rehabilitation goods and services, assessments and examinations submitted under the OCF-18.

What is an OCF 5?

The OCF-5 grants the insurance company access to your medical records. It does so by granting permission to your healthcare provider to disclose such information to an insurer, social worker or vocational rehabilitation expert.

What is an OCF 6?

You are eligible to apply for reimbursement of expenses incurred in an accident when they are not covered by any other plan. If you have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident, you may need to complete the OCF-6 form.

What is an OCF 21?

When does the ocf-18, 21 and 23 become effective?

These changes to the OCF-18, OCF-21 and OCF-23 will be effective for use beginning October 1, 2016, and apply to documents that are delivered on or after October 1, 2016, regardless of the date of the accident to which they relate. Earlier versions of the OCF-18, OCF-21 and OCF-23 are no longer approved for use on or after October 1, 2016.

When do I need an ocf-23 treatment confirmation form?

Please note: If the impairment comes within the Minor Injury Guideline applicable to the accident (for accidents that occurred on or after September 1, 2010), an OCF-23 Treatment Confirmation Form is required instead of an OCF-18.

What is the consent language for ocf-18, 21 and 23?

To further support the detection of organized and premeditated fraud through data analytics, the consent language for all signatories to the OCF-18, OCF-21 and OCF-23 is being amended. The revised consent language for the OCF-18, OCF-21 and OCF-23 forms is in line with the previously updated consent language.

What are the different types of OCF forms?

OCF-1: Application for Accident Benefits Effective June 1, 2016 [PDF] OCF-2: Employer’s Confirmation Form. Effective June 1, 2016 [PDF] OCF-3: Disability Certificate. Effective June 1, 2016 [PDF] OCF-4: Death and Funeral Benefits Application. Effective March 1, 2006 [PDF] OCF-5: Permission to Disclose Health Information