Occupational therapist's initial assessment report on an ICBC claim.
- Completed by
- Occupational therapist
- Issued by
- ICBC
- Format
- Fillable PDF
- Language
- English
ICBC CL489M: Occupational Therapy Progress Report
Occupational therapists use this nine-page report to update ICBC when they recommend treatment beyond what the initial or previous report authorized. It records treatment sessions to date, current medical status, ongoing symptoms and limitations, daily function and work status, then updates goals, recommendations and the OT program cost projection. It must reach ICBC before the current authorization runs out.
Who completes it
The approved occupational therapist treating the customer completes and certifies the whole report, confirming client consent or an ICBC request under section 28 or 28.1 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act.
Submitting and payment
- How to submit it
- Submit it through the Health Care Provider Portal (HCPP) at least five business days before the current authorization end date or the last scheduled session, whichever is sooner, together with an ICBC Treatment Plan, Occupational Therapy form.
- Who pays
- OT time is paid at the hourly rate set in the Enhanced Accident Benefit Regulation, with up to two hours of report completion time billable for a progress report.
Good to know
- When ICBC requests a subsequent assessment, including one for a progress report, it must take place within five business days of the request.
- Rehabilitation assistant services need pre-approval from the ICBC Claims Contact, which can be requested in the progress report but not included in the approved OT treatment plan.
- Services outside the approval period are not eligible for direct billing and payment is not backdated, so a new plan and report must be approved first.
Get the official form
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Occupational Therapy Progress Report
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Frequently asked questions
When must an ICBC OT progress report be submitted?
If you recommend funding beyond what the initial or last progress report authorized, ICBC's OT program guide requires the report at least five business days before the current authorization end date or the last scheduled session, whichever comes first. Exceptions apply if the customer refuses consent or the Claims Contact sets another date in writing.
How much report time can I bill for the CL489M?
The program guide allows up to two hours of report completion time for a progress report, including email, in-person or telephone case consultation made to complete the report. Time should reflect the complexity and circumstances of the customer, with less complex reports billed at shorter durations.