Many British Columbians are still waiting for their ICBC rebate cheque
Some BC drivers are complaining they still haven’t received their gas price insurance rebate, three weeks after the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) claims all cheques were mailed.
ICBC is in charge of distributing a $110 credit to drivers to alleviate pressure from high gas prices, which soared over $2 per litre this spring after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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The insurance administrator distributed 3.5 million rebates in total and claims all 2.8 million cheques were dropped in the mail by August 4.
But around BC, some drivers say they’re still waiting — and they’re questioning why it’s taking so long.
“I don’t know what they’re doing. They’re just making fake promises,” Harsh Sohal, a Surrey resident, said.
The international student relies on his vehicle to get two and from work. He said $110 isn’t much given the high fuel prices, but he’s disappointed the promised money hasn’t come through yet.
Other drivers also took to Twitter this week to question where their cheque is.
Who else hasn’t gotten an ICBC rebate cheque?? 🤷🏽♂️🙋🏽♂️
— nICHOLAS zOTOFF 🇨🇦 (@listeningto2pac) August 24, 2022
No icbc rebate yet again, you should be asking @canadapostcorp to mail them out. This is a gas rebate to assist us with the cost. It was supposed to be delivered out end of July. It’s ridiculous. @bcndp this was promised.
— RachelleB😊💕 (@RachieRachelle) August 23, 2022
No icbc rebate yet again, you should be asking @canadapostcorp to mail them out. This is a gas rebate to assist us with the cost. It was supposed to be delivered out end of July. It’s ridiculous. @bcndp this was promised.
— RachelleB😊💕 (@RachieRachelle) August 23, 2022
Anyone else #waiting for #ICBC tax rebate cheque?
— WestCoaster (@LynnCoaster) August 23, 2022
Canada Post says on its website that regular mail typically takes three business days to be delivered within the same province.
Valérie Chartrand, a spokesperson for Canada Post, confirmed to Daily Hive that there are currently no delays or backlogs in letter delivery.
“All mail is being processed and delivered daily, as they receive it,” Chartrand said. “Any further questions regarding this mailing or eligibility for the rebate cheques should be directed to ICBC directly.”
Daily Hive asked ICBC why customers are still waiting if cheques were dropped off August 4 and mail delivery typically takes a few days.
Greg Harper, a media relations advisor for ICBC, only said the cheques have been sent to Canada Post for delivery. He did not answer Daily Hive’s questions.
Some customers received the rebate via direct deposit or as a credit card refund, depending on their payment method. Many customers will receive the $110 as a cheque in the mail, including those who pay their car insurance in monthly installments.
Scammers have also been texting British Columbians with malicious links claiming to be the refund, and ICBC reminded residents that the rebate is not coming via text or email.
At least one British Columbian appears to have given up on receiving his rebate cheque — calling it the equivalent of the “Loch Ness Monster.”
I think that @icbc rebate is a myth, like the Lochness monster.
— TheVoiceofReason (@ManLogic4ya) August 18, 2022