56Application for defined benefits—contents

56 Application for defined benefits—contents (1) An application for defined benefits must be made in accordance with the MAI guidelines. Note The MAI guidelines are made under s 487. (2) The MAI guidelines may make provision for applications, including provision for— (a) making an application; and (b) to whom an application must be given; and (c) the form and contents of an application; and (d) the information that must be included with an application; and (e) the treatment expenses incurred by an applicant before making an application for which the applicant may be reimbursed. (3) The MAI guidelines may require the applicant to do 1 or more of the (a) provide a police accident notification number or police accident report for the motor accident with the application; (b) provide a medical certificate with the application; (c) authorise the relevant insurer to obtain information and documents relevant to the application from stated people; (d) authorise the relevant insurer to provide the information and documents to stated people.