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 […]
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Irrevocable Consent to Deduct and Pay an Insurer: What you need to know
Has your insurance company sent you an Irrevocable Consent to Deduct and Pay an Insurer form? Are you wondering what it is, what it means, or if you should sign it? In this article, we explain the Irrevocable Consent to Deduct and Pay an Insurer form so you can decide if it makes sense for […]
The Best Story Wins: The Secret to Winning Your Disability Claim
You have finally found it — the secret to winning your claim for disability benefits: tell the best story. If you aren’t familiar with how we do things at Resolute Legal, this is the first article you should read. It teaches you the first principle we apply when representing people in disability claims or appeals […]
CPP Disability Approval Rates Explained [Infographic]
How hard is it to win CPP disability benefits? What are the CPP disability approval rates? I’m sure these questions have crossed your mind if you’re in the process of trying to win CPP disability benefits or if you’re thinking of applying soon. It’s hard to get good information on CPP disability approval rates. Lots […]
6 Reasons to Apply for CPP Disability, Even Though the LTD Insurer Gets the Money
In this article, I discuss the common problems you will face when receiving both CPP disability and long-term disability (LTD) insurance payments. If you have received LTD payments for over a year, your insurer will require you to apply for CPP disability. This seems like a no-brainer at first — until you realize that if you […]