34Dispute about eligibility

34 Dispute about eligibility (1) The following people may, by written notice to the LTCS commissioner, dispute whether an injury suffered by an injured person satisfies the criteria stated in this Act and the LTCS guidelines for eligibility to participate in the LTCS scheme: (a) the injured person or someone on the injured person’s behalf; (b) the insurer for the injured person’s claim. (2) The dispute must be referred to an eligibility assessment panel within 6 months after the date of the LTCS commissioner’s decision under section 19 (LTCS scheme—acceptance as participant) about the injured person’s eligibility to participate in the LTCS scheme.