This article discusses everything you need to know about Industrial Alliance (iA Financial Group) long-term disability benefits. That includes a discussion of rules as well as information about applying for benefits and appealing a denial. If you are reading this article, you are on the right path. Informing yourself is the single most important thing you can […]
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Canada Life Long Term Disability: Everything You Need to Know for 2025
If you’re navigating the world of Canada Life long term disability benefits, you’ve come to the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we cover the essentials—from understanding the rules to applying for benefits, appealing a denial, and tips for winning your case. Whether you’re curious about Canada Life long term disability benefits or wondering what […]
New York Life Long-Term Disability
This article is a brief overview of New York Life Insurance long-term disability benefits. We talk about everything from applying to appealing a denial. Near the end of 2020, Cigna sold its group life and disability insurance to New York Life Insurance. So, if you’re looking for Cigna long-term disability, you’re in the right place! […]
Desjardins Long-Term Disability
In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about Desjardins long-term disability benefits. This includes information about applying for benefits and appealing a denial. If you need to win disability benefits from Desjardins — it’s crucial to learn as much about them as you can. We wrote this guide to help you put […]
Depression Disability Canada: Benefits, Claim Denial & More
I wrote this guide for people who need to win or maintain disability benefits for depression. This guide is based on my 25 years of experience as a former occupational therapist and now disability/depression lawyer. This guide is meant to answer questions like is depression a disability in Canada, what disability benefits can people with depression qualify […]
What Conditions Qualify for Disability in Canada? 27 Medical Conditions List
People often ask us what conditions qualify for disability in Canada, and whether their diagnosis is on that list, so below we give a list of medical conditions that qualify for disability tax credit, a list of disabilities that qualify for ODSP and also what conditions qualify for cpp disability. Any medical condition can potentially […]
Long-Term Disability Canada: What Qualifies, How Much You Get & More!
This is your online guide to long-term disability in Canada for 2025. If you are looking for a broad overview of Canada long-term disability insurance, you have found the right article. In this guide, I cover the basics like what is long term disability in Canada, how it works, and more. I also go into […]
Long-term Disability Claims for Sales Agents and Representatives
Going out on long-term disability leave and filing claims are often particularly daunting for sales agents and representatives. Whether you work for a larger company that’s able to have others represent your interests—and protect your clients—in your absence, or you’re working on your own, you may feel that going on long-term disability can have serious […]
Long-term Disability ‘Update Forms’: 3 Traps to Avoid
If you have been approved for long-term disability, there will come a time when the insurance company asks you to fill out an ‘update form.’ These forms come in many shapes and sizes. Some are perfectly fine, while others contain traps for the unwary. Before I get into the traps, it is important to know […]
What is a Contingency Fee Agreement?
A contingency fee agreement is a special type of contract that law firms use. It’s unique because the firm agrees that they only get paid if they win the case and win money for the client. The client agrees the lawyer’s fee will be a percentage of the funds collected. This arrangement allows a person […]