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(CNW). "A growing number of health care professionals and organizations are speaking out about the devastating impact that the proposed changes to auto insurance will have on accident victims in Ontario. Finance Minister Dwight Duncan is now reviewing recommendations from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) that would, if implemented, slash basic accident benefits from $100,000 to $25,000. A decision is expected by the end of June. ‘It's a huge step backwards,’ says Dr. Peter Rumney, Senior Physician Director of Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care at Bloorview Kids Rehab. Dr. Rumney treats children with brain injuries, often resulting from auto accidents, and he knows from long experience what's needed to properly support and care for these youngsters who can have lifelong disabilities. ‘The proposed $25,000 cap for rehab services for 'non-catastrophic' claims, would, in most cases, be exhausted in three months. It might cover a wheelchair, a couple of modifications to a house and a month of nursing care. It will not cover the multiple therapies needed in the first two years to produce the best long-term outcomes,’ Dr. Rumney explains."
http://www.abilities.ca/social_policy/2009/05/28/ont_insurance/