OCF-1 Form Ontario | First Step After a Motor Vehicle Accident
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OCF-1 Form – First Step After a Motor Vehicle Accident in Ontario

If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in Ontario, the first and most important step is completing the OCF-1 – Application for Accident Benefits. This form allows your auto insurance company to open your claim and approve coverage for rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and psychotherapy.

What to Do First After a Motor Vehicle Accident

After an accident, even if injuries seem minor, you should:

  1. Seek medical attention
  2. Notify your auto insurance provider
  3. Complete and submit the OCF-1 form

Completing OCF-1 early helps avoid treatment delays, claim denials, and payment issues.

Why Is the OCF-1 Form Important?

The OCF-1 is required to:

  • Register your accident benefits claim with your insurer
  • Allow healthcare providers to submit OCF-23 (Treatment Plan)
  • Enable progress reporting through OCF-24
  • Ensure your rehabilitation treatments are eligible for insurance coverage

Without an OCF-1 on file, insurance companies may refuse or delay payment for services.

Who Completes the OCF-1?

  • The injured person (patient) completes and signs the form
  • A legal guardian or substitute decision-maker may complete it if required
  • Rehab clinics can assist, but the information must be provided by the patient

The completed OCF-1 must be sent directly to the auto insurance company.

How Our Clinic Supports MVA Patients

We help patients by:

  • Explaining the OCF-1 process
  • Reviewing the form for accuracy
  • Coordinating next steps after claim activation
  • Preventing treatment interruptions due to missing documentation

Our goal is to ensure a smooth, compliant, and stress-free recovery process.

Download the Official OCF-1 Form

You can download the official Ontario OCF-1 form here:

OCF-1 – Application for Accident Benefits (PDF)
https://www.fsrao.ca/media/4746/download

Need Help After an Accident?

If you were involved in an MVA and are unsure where to begin, contact our clinic.
We’ll guide you through the OCF process and help you start treatment without delays.

Additional Reading

FSRA – Accident Benefits Forms (Ontario Regulator)
https://www.fsrao.ca/consumers/auto-insurance/auto-insurance-claims-forms
Understanding Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS)
https://www.fsrao.ca/consumers/auto-insurance/statutory-accident-benefits-schedule

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