This is your Canada CPP disability application guide for 2024. The Canada pension plan disability application is how you request CPP disability payments. However, getting approved for benefits can be hard. A 2016 audit of CPP disability found that Service Canada denied 57% of initial applications. And of those who appealed that denial, 65% were […]
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Long-term Disability Surveillance: Online Guide 2025
Insurance companies frequently conduct video, audio and online surveillance of people who have applied for long-term disability benefits. This surveillance is done without your knowledge or consent. After reading this guide, you will understand how surveillance works in long-term disability claims. You will also know your rights and the rules insurance companies must follow. This […]
Do I Need a Lawyer for Short Term Disability?
People often ask us: Do I need a lawyer for my short-term disability claim, or can I handle it myself? Generally, the answer is that you can probably handle things on your own! But it really depends on your situation. Keep reading to find out what we recommend. This article is part of our Ultimate […]
Hiring a Lawyer Online vs. Hiring a Local Lawyer
Are you in need of a lawyer to help with your disability claim? Are you wondering whether you should hire a law firm online or meet with someone locally? Do you want to learn more about the benefits as well as the common problems with hiring a lawyer online? If you answered yes to any […]
CPP Social Security Tribunal: The Ultimate Guide 2024
If your CPP disability benefits have been denied at the Reconsideration, your next step is the Social Security Tribunal hearing. But you might not know what that looks like, and you might be worried. And rightfully so! There isn’t a lot of information online about the SST hearings. In this article, we will explain what […]
Buyout of a Disability Insurance Policy: 3 Things You Must Know
Are you considering a buyout of a disability insurance policy? Are you wondering how lump-sum payouts work for disability insurance policies? Want to know if a buyout makes sense in your situation? I answer all these questions in this article. And I cover the three things you must know before you even mention the word “lump-sum […]
Chronic Pain Disability Canada: Benefits, Claim Denial & More
Are you unable to work due to chronic pain? Does your chronic pain keep you from gaining or maintaining full-time employment? Are you considering the idea or in the process of getting disability benefits for chronic pain? If you answered yes to any of these questions and need an answer to “Is chronic pain a […]
Chiropractor Long-term Disability Claims
Are you a chiropractor considering applying for long-term disability benefits? Or has the insurance company denied your claim? Are you looking for tips on how to maximize your chances of success? Look no further. This is your guide to winning chiropractor long-term disability claims. For reasons I will discuss below, chiropractors face additional challenges in […]
Blue Cross Long-term Disability: The Online Guide
This article provides an overview of Blue Cross long-term disability plans. We cover how to apply for benefits, appeal a denial, and more. Blue Cross is a non-profit insurance company that operates across Canada. The Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans is made up of several shareholders in regions across the country. About Blue Cross […]
SSQ Insurance Long-Term Disability: Your Online Guide
This article discusses everything you need to know about SSQ Insurance long-term disability benefits. That includes a discussion of rules as well as information about applying for benefits and appealing a denial. Navigating long-term disability insurance benefits can be exhausting, but don’t let complicated policies and legal jargon hold you back. We wrote this guide […]