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Report-a-claim in the Lower Mainland by calling 604-520-8222 or 1-800-910-4222 for the rest of B.C.

What if I can't work?

Is there a deadline to apply for wage loss benefits?

Yes. To qualify for wage loss payments under ICBC Accident Benefits, you must apply for them within 90 days of your crash. You must also have been totally disabled within 20 days after the crash in which you were injured.

If you are approved for wage loss benefits, your adjuster will arrange for payments to you.

Do I need to provide proof of employment?

Yes. Your adjuster will need to confirm your employment history. Please bring a recent pay slip to your first appointment. Also make sure your adjuster knows if you were covered by a corporate disability insurance plan where you worked — or any other disability plans.

You will need to provide evidence of employment if you:

If any one of these cases applies to you, obtain letters from all of your employers for the 12 months before your crash.

SELF-EMPLOYED? We will need some proof of your income. Your adjuster may ask you to get a letter from your accountant or bookkeeper that details your income history, or to provide income tax records.