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Update: rally against insurers deemed “a great success”

A spokesperson for reports with one of the rally’s organizers, FAIR Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform, reports that the event was “a great success with hundreds of people attending, either victims or their supporters.”

http://www.insurancebusiness.ca/news/update-rally-against-insurers-deemed-a-great-success-192073.aspx

Legal Aid announces significant expansion

The multi-year plan being announced Monday aims to address the growing needs of a range of vulnerable groups that are over-represented in the courts, including members of First Nations, victims of domestic violence and people suffering from mental illness.

http://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2015/06/08/legal-aid-announces-significant-expansion.html

ACCIDENT BENEFIT COALITION – why not join?

The Accident Benefit Coalition (ABC) consists of a membership of Ontarians concerned with issues surrounding the provinces’ mandatory Accident Benefits. It  was founded by NeuroConnect and FAIR Association and is committed to advocating for Accident Victims in Ontario.

The Accident Benefit Coalition (ABC) is comprised of organizations concerned about the proposed reduction to Ontario’s Accident Benefits.

Please click here to sign the Petition asking the Government to Stop Reducing Accident Benefits.

Thank you to everyone who attended the #rally4accidentvictims on June 3rd.

Please click here for pictures of the event.

We aren’t DONE YET!!! Minister of Finance is Consulting on Changes to SABS Have Your Say!

http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/view.do?postingId=18442&language=en

The Ministry of Finance consultation on SABS changes announced in the 2015 Ontario Budget ends on June 29, 2015 and the government plans to implement the proposed changes on September 1, 2015.

Wondering about that assessor you are going to see? What is on the Public Register?

You have the right to contact HPARB and ask whether or not the insurer assessor to whom they are being sent has any CPSO censures that were appealed to them. HPARB decisions are publicly accessible. http://www.hparb.on.ca/scripts/english/default.asp
The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board is an independent adjudicative agency.
On request, it:

  • Reviews decisions made by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committees of the self-regulating health professions Colleges in Ontario;

  • Conducts reviews and hearings of orders of the Registration Committees of the Colleges; and

  • Holds hearings concerning physicians’ hospital privileges under the Public Hospitals Act.

Drastic Cuts to Accident Benefits Ahead

The provincial government is quietly pushing forward a bill that slashes the insurance coverage available for people injured in Ontario car accidents.

http://oatleyvigmond.com/drastic-cuts-to-accident-benefits-ahead/#.VXHpvlJqS1A

Understanding the term “Disability” under your Long Term Disability Policy (LTD Ontario)

A Long Term Disability policy of insurance (LTD Policy), is a policy designed to cover the insured for a monthly benefit in the event that person becomes disabled.

http://www.torontoinjurylawyerblog.com/2015/06/understanding-the-term-disability-under-your-long-term-disability-policy-ltd-ontario.html

Chinese Hacking of U.S. Data May Extend to Insurance Companies

SAN FRANCISCO — The same Chinese hackers who breached the records of at least four million government workers through the Office of Personnel Management appear to have been responsible for similar thefts of personal data at two major health care firms, Anthem and Premera, according to cybersecurity experts.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/06/us/chinese-hackers-may-be-behind-anthem-premera-attacks.html?_r=1

Accident victims and their supporters at the Rally at Queen’s Park today

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The Rally today at Queen’s Park for MVA victims

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