SABS REFORM 2026: PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR CLAIMS, ASSESSMENTS, AND ACCESS TO CARE

Moderator: Eden Dales, Practice Director, Eden Dales Social Work & Psychotherapy

WEDNESDAY MAY 13, 2026 @ 5:30 – 7:00 PM | WEBINAR

Ontario’s upcoming July 1, 2026, changes to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) auto insurance policy coverage are expected to impact not only claimants and insurers but also the broader ecosystem of healthcare providers, medico-legal assessors, and funding intermediaries.

This MLST webinar brings together a multidisciplinary panel to unpack the real-world implications of these changes. The discussion will explore how the amendments to benefits may impact claimant access to care, insurer considerations, alter the demand and structure of assessments, and shift financial strategies used to bridge funding gaps.

With perspectives from healthcare, medico-legal assessment, finance, and law, this session is designed to move beyond policy language and focus on what these changes will look like in practice, for those delivering care, those funding it, and those navigating disputes.

Insights from Industry Leaders:

• Patrick Brown, Principal Partner, McLeish Orlando LLP
• Andrea Lim, Partner, Dutton Brock LLP
  
• Mark Wigle, President, Association of Independent Assessments Centres
  
• BridgePoint Financial Representative, TBD

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify key changes to SABS coverage coming into effect in July 1, 2026 and understand the possible implications to claimants and Insurers.
• Analyze the downstream impact on claimants, including whether some populations may experience reduced access to care or increased barriers, and whether a shift in access may need to be considered.
• Examine implications for healthcare providers, including possible shifts in treatment planning, service delivery, and reliance on alternative funding pathways.
• Understand the impact on the IME business model, including potential changes in referral patterns, scope of assessments, and insurer considerations.
• Evaluate emerging financial strategies, including the role of third-party funding, and whether it would be a consideration.
• Apply legal perspectives to evolving disputes, including how these changes may influence litigation strategy, evidentiary needs, and access to benefits.

This program qualifies for 1.5 hours of substantive CPD credits.

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REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $75.00
Young Practitioner / Senior Members: $50.00
Student Members: $25.00
*Allied Health Professionals: $79.00
Non-Members: $110.00
All rates are subject to 13% HST.

* NOTE: Allied Health Professionals: Chiropractors, Occupational therapists, Social workers, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, and Speech-language pathologists

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