In the intricate landscape of automobile insurance and accident-related injuries, the OCF-3 form, or Disability Certificate, represents a crucial document for those affected by motor vehicle incidents in Ontario, targeting accidents occurring on or after November 1, 1996. Its multifaceted parts, which range from personal applicant information to detailed accounts of injuries and treatments, necessitate completion by both the applicant and an authorized health practitioner. This form not only facilitates the claim process for Statutory Accident Benefits by providing comprehensive information about the accident and resulting disabilities but also serves as a testament of the health professional's evaluation of the applicant's condition. With strict deadlines for submission to insurance companies, and a clear emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality, the OCF-3 form stands as a linchpin in the adjudication of accident benefits, significantly impacting the determination of entitlements. Moreover, its precise requirements regarding the disclosure of personal and health-related information underscore the balance between procedural necessity and privacy rights. The intricate process outlined by this form not only underscores the importance of timely and thorough documentation post-accident but also reflects the broader regulatory measures designed to ensure fair and efficient handling of accident benefits within Ontario's automobile insurance framework.
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Form Name | Ocf 3 Form |
Form Length | 5 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 15 sec |
Other names | ocf disability certificate online, ocf 3 fee, ocf3 form, 3 disability fsco form |
Return this form to:
Disability Certificate
USE THIS FORM FOR ACCIDENTS THAT OCCUR ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 1,1996.
Claim Number:
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Date of Accident:
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For this applicant, this is Disability Certificate number _______ from this health professional/facility
Use this form for accidents that occur on or after November 1, 1996. If your insurance company asks you to complete this form, fill out Parts 1 to 3 and give the form to your health practitioner (chiropractor, dentist, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, optometrist, physician, physiotherapist, psychologist, speech language pathologist). After your health practitioner has explained your
Confidentiality: Collection, use and disclosure of this information is subject to all applicable privacy legislation.
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Part 3
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Description
To be completed by the applicant
Give a brief description of the accident and what happened to you. Please describe any injuries you sustained as a direct result of the accident.
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I ALSO UNDERSTAND that this information will be collected, used and disclosed for the purposes of: |
•Investigating and processing my claims as required by law, including the Ontario Automobile Policy;
•Obtaining or verifying information relating to my claims in order to determine entitlement and the proper amount of payment;
•Identifying and analyzing the nature, effects and costs of goods and services that are provided to automobile accident victims by health care providers;
•Preventing and detecting fraud;
•Compiling anonymized statistics for government agencies;
•Assessing underwriting risks and claims experience; and
•Allowing you to comply with your legal obligations to others, such as government regulators, auditors and reinsurers.
I ALSO UNDERSTAND that you, and persons acting for you, may disclose this information to the following persons, who may collect and use this information for the purposes described above:
•Insurers; reinsurers; insurance adjusters, agents and brokers; employers; health care professionals; hospitals; accountants; financial advisors; solicitors; federal, provincial or municipal governments and agencies where required or authorized by law; police forces or law enforcement agencies; and my agents or representatives;
•Organizations designated as investigative bodies under privacy laws;
•Claims processing agencies and statistical analysis organizations to whom you are directed by law to disclose claims, payment requests and other claims information; and
•Organizations that consolidate claims and underwriting information for the insurance industry.
I CONSENT to you collecting, using and disclosing this information in the manner described above.
I certify that the information provided is true and correct. I understand that it is an offence under the INSURANCE ACT to knowingly make a false or misleading statement or representation to an insurer under a contract of insurance. I further understand that it is an offence under the federal CRIMINAL CODE for anyone, by deceit, falsehood, or other dishonest act, to defraud or attempt to defraud an insurance company.
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Please complete the following information based on your most recent examination of the applicant named in Part 1 and return the form to the insurance company listed in Part 2. Please print clearly.
Part 5
Injury and
Sequelae
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This part and the rest of this form must be completed by your Health Practitioner
Provide a description (list most significant first) and associated
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b) If you responded Anticipated Duration ‘more than 12 weeks’ to any disability test above, please explain why the task/activity limitations are likely to persist beyond 12 weeks.
Part 8
Further Investigations or Consultations
a)Have there been any examinations, investigations, or consultations not previously reported by you?
rNo r Yes (please specify findings and results)
b)Are further examinations, investigations or consultations contemplated or required?
rNo r Yes (please specify)
Part 9
Prior and
Concurrent
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Part 10 Medications
a)Prior to the accident, did the applicant have any disease, condition or injury that affected his/her ability to perform the activities listed in Part 7?
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If yes, is the applicant currently receiving any disability benefits for the
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If you treated the applicant for similar conditions prior to the accident, please describe (include date of onset, any subsequent interventions, and status at the time of the accident).
b)Since the automobile accident, has the applicant developed any disease, condition or injury, not related to the accident, that could affect his/her disability?
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a)Please list any medications (including dosage and frequency) that the applicant is currently taking for injuries related to the automobile accident.
Were these medications prescribed by you? |
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b)Please list any medications (including dosage and frequency) that the applicant is currently taking as a result of prior or concurrent conditions identified in Part 9.
Were these medications prescribed by you? |
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Part 11
Health Practitioner
Signature
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You are a:
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rPhysiotherapist
rPsychologist
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I confirm that the information provided is true and correct. I understand that it is an offence under the INSURANCE ACT to knowingly make a false or misleading statement or representation to an insurer under a contract of insurance. I further understand that it is an offence under the federal CRIMINAL CODE for anyone, by deceit, falsehood, or other dishonest act, to defraud or attempt to defraud an insurance company.
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Signature of Health Practitioner |
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Note: The fee for completing this certificate is not a health care benefit of the Ontario Ministry of Health and
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