25 pre-approved sessions
ICBC pre-approves 25 chiropractic sessions. Your first assessment visit counts as one of the 25.
Chiropractic care after a motor vehicle collision
ICBC Chiropractor in Burnaby and Vancouver
After a crash in British Columbia, ICBC pre-approves 25 chiropractic sessions in your first 12 weeks. You do not need a referral from a doctor, and you do not need ICBC to approve anything first. Phoenix Rehab direct-bills ICBC on eligible claims.
What ICBC covers for chiropractic
These are the rules ICBC applies to chiropractic specifically. They are not the same as the rules for massage therapy or acupuncture.
Counted from the day of the crash
The 12 weeks run from the collision date, not from the day your claim is opened.
No referral, no approval needed first
You do not need a referral from a family doctor or nurse practitioner, and you do not need ICBC's approval, to start. Bring your ICBC claim number and your Personal Health Number.
Billed to ICBC, not to you
Phoenix Rehab bills ICBC directly on eligible claims, so there is no payment at the visit.
The paperwork is handled here
Your chiropractor submits the treatment reporting ICBC requires, so you are not chasing forms during your recovery.
If you need care past the 25 sessions
Further chiropractic care beyond the pre-approved sessions needs ICBC's approval. Your chiropractor can put the request in for you.
Phoenix Rehab does not decide whether an ICBC claim is accepted and does not provide claim-status support. Contact ICBC for claim decisions, status, benefits, or account access.
What people bring to chiropractic after a collision
You do not need a diagnosis before booking. These are concerns people often raise with a chiropractor after a crash.
- Neck pain and stiffness after whiplash
- Mid-back and low-back pain after impact
- Reduced movement when turning or bending
- Pain that began days after the crash rather than at the scene
- Muscle guarding around the spine
- Discomfort while sitting or driving
- Sleep broken by pain
Chiropractic care at Phoenix Rehab
Chiropractic care at Phoenix Rehab is available under an ICBC claim.
Dr. Dan Sullins
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
Clinical Neuroscience, Nervous System Regulation, Patient-Centred Chiropractic, Injury Prevention, Veterans & Athletes Care
Languages · English
What a visit may include
Your chiropractor chooses from these depending on your assessment, injuries, and comfort.
Assessment of how you moveChiropractic adjustmentSoft-tissue workMovement and posture adviceA plan for returning to driving and work
ICBC chiropractic questions
How many chiropractic sessions does ICBC cover?
25, in the first 12 weeks after your crash. Your first assessment visit is one of the 25.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You do not need a referral from a family doctor or nurse practitioner, and you do not need ICBC's approval first. You will need your ICBC claim number and your Personal Health Number.
Can I combine chiropractic and physiotherapy under the same claim?
Yes. ICBC pre-approves each treatment type separately and allows different practitioner types under the same claim. You can have one session per practitioner type per day.
What does a chiropractic adjustment involve?
An adjustment is a hands-on technique applied to a joint after assessment and discussion. Your chiropractor explains the approach and can adapt it to your comfort.
What happens after my 25 sessions?
Further chiropractic care needs ICBC's approval. Your chiropractor can submit that request before your pre-approved sessions run out.
ICBC chiropractic and care resources
The claim steps, what to bring, and general billing all live on the main ICBC page. This page stays on chiropractic.