Rule 9. Contents of Application
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The application for a claim must contain the following:
(a) Information or facts sufficient to establish eligibility;
(b) Whether the claim is for injury, death benefits, or other compensable economic losses, or an
emergency award;
(c) Whether the claimant is a victim, a secondary victim, or a person (not a provider of services)
acting on behalf of the victim or secondary victim;
(d) A description of the injury or death, date of crime, and any known information concerning
the offender;
(e) The name, address, phone number, and birth date of the victim or secondary victim and the
claimant (if different from the victim or secondary victim);
(f) The name, address, and birth date of any dependent included in the claim;
(g) Sufficient information and documentation to support each claim of economic loss;
(h) Information regarding any restitution, insurance, or other collateral source of benefits or
compensation related to a claim;
(i) A declaration of subrogation and suit notification signed by the claimant;
(j) For a claimant seeking compensation for medical expenses, any necessary authorization
permitting:
(1) release of all medical bills relating to the victim’s or secondary victim’s injuries for which
compensation is sought; and
(2) the medical provider to complete the certification required by Rule 13;
(k) Any other necessary authorization for release of non-medical information related to a claim;
(l) An affirmation signed by the claimant; and
(m) Any other information that the Program reasonably may require.
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