Applying for disability benefits is a hard task to do on your own. Throw in the fact that your doctor won’t fill out disability medical report forms, and that’s a recipe for disaster. So, is there anything you can do? Luckily there is. In this article, I’ll go through some of the reasons why your […]
CPP Disability
CPP Disability Application: How to Apply, Forms Needed & More
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 […]
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 […]
Can I leave the country on CPP Disability?
It’s hard to know what’s right when you’re receiving disability benefits, but you also want — or need — to travel. So the question is: Can I leave the country while I’m on CPP disability? This article is part of our CPP Disability: A Simple (but Complete) Guide for 2021. Can I leave the country […]
CPP Disability Navigator: Pros and cons
If you’re heading into a CPP disability appeal without representation, you might feel worried. There are all sorts of terms and processes that you don’t understand. Research and reading online can only take you so far. Luckily, the Social Security Tribunal offers a Navigator service for those who don’t have a lawyer. In this article, […]
CPP Disability Teleconference Hearing: How to Prepare
So, you have been notified of your hearing date — and told that it will be a teleconference. What do you need to prepare for a CPP disability teleconference hearing? How can you put your best foot forward and effectively present your case over the phone? This topic might seem particularly appropriate as we’re in […]
CPP Disability Retroactive Payment and Long-Term Disability Overpayment
So, you’ve received a sum of money as a retroactive payment from CPP disability — or maybe you opened a letter from your long-term disability insurer that says, “Hey, you owe us.” If you’re wondering why this is happening and what you need to do next, then this article is for you. Read on. This […]
How Long Should It Take To Do a CPP Disability Application?
When contemplating applying for CPP disability benefits, most people want to know the approximate length of time it should take to complete the application process. This is a tricky question to answer, mainly because the time it takes will vary based on multiple factors. These factors include: In this article, I review these factors and […]
CPP Disability Minimum Qualifying Period Explained [+Video]
So, you’re applying for CPP disability benefits. You come across some strange wording about sufficient earnings and contributions. You might see this contribution requirement referred to as the minimum qualifying period or MQP. What exactly is the minimum qualifying period? As part of our Ultimate Guide to CPP Disability Benefits, this article explores one of […]
How to File a Complaint Against Service Canada
Do you feel like your CPP disability application is taking an extremely long time to process? Has a Service Canada employee given you misleading information or treated you poorly? This article will tell you everything you need to know about filing a complaint against Service Canada. While Service Canada employees may tell you that there […]