Set amounts for child car seats

Overview

When a customer applies for reimbursement and/or replacement of a child car seat, the exposure owner determines if the customer is eligible for full reimbursement, or a set amount, using the Child car seat reimbursement types and eligibility policy.

ICBC provides a guide to customers on icbc.com for the

child car seat types that are available, and
manufacturer's age and height/weight requirements associated with each child car seat.

Important: This is a guide only. A customer must use a child car seat in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and British Columbia (B.C) legislation, which are both the ultimate authority on child car seat requirements.

A description for each child car seat type is provided in the table.

child car seat category	child car seat types	Manufacturer's age and weight/height requirements
Rear-facing seat	Rear-facing seat type, includes a removable rear-facing infant car seat convertible, rear-facing or forward-facing car seat, or 3-in-1 convertible, rear-facing or forward-facing car seat or booster seat.	A rear-facing seat is intended for use by an infant from birth, until the infant/child is a minimum age of one year, and weighs nine kilograms (kgs)/20 pounds (lbs). Important: Use a convertible seat in the rear-facing position, if the infant has outgrown the weight limit of the infant seat. A child may continue to use a rear-facing seat, only if the child's weight is within the limit set out by the manufacturer's instructions for the child car seat.
Forward-facing seat	Forward-facing seat type, includes a convertible, rear-facing or forward-facing car seat 2-in-1 convertible, forward-facing car seat or booster seat, or 3-in-1 convertible, rear-facing or forward-facing car seat or booster seat.	A forward-facing seat is intended for use by a child who is over one year old, and weighs between nine kgs (20 lbs) to 18 kg (40 lbs). Important: A child may continue to use a forward-facing seat longer, only if the child's weight is within the limit set out by the manufacturer's instructions for the child car seat.
Booster seat	Booster seat type, includes a no-back booster seat high-back booster seat 2-in-1 convertible, forward-facing car seat or booster seat, or 3-in-1 convertible, rear-facing or forward-facing car seat or booster seat.	A booster seat is intended for use by a child who is over 18 kg (40 lb) until either the child (whichever comes first): is 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches) tall, or reaches nine years of age. Important: Booster seats must be used with a vehicle's three-point lap and shoulder seat belt.

ICBC set amounts

When a customer is eligible for a set amount only, such as they do not have a receipt for the damaged or replacement seat, they can make a declaration of the child car seat type by selecting the matching type from the list on the request form. ICBC will provide reimbursement based on the set amount listed, which includes applicable taxes. For guidance, refer to Claims Payment Guide to GST and PST.

The table identifies the set amounts ICBC pays for each type of child car seat.

Important: These set amounts are a pre-tax amounts only. Ensure that applicable taxes, such as the five percent Goods and Service Tax (GST), are added to the reimbursement.

child car seat type	Image	Set amount (plus applicable taxes)
Removable rear-facing infant car seat		$175
Convertible-style, rear-facing or forward-facing car seat		$185
3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible style, rear-facing or forward-facing car seat and booster seat		$195
No-back booster seat		$42
2-in-1 forward-facing car seat and booster seat		$135
High-back booster seat		$70

Exclusions

ICBC does not reimburse

shipping, and/or
child car seat installation.