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 […]
Disability Benefits
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 […]
Physician Long Term Disability Claims
Are you a doctor who needs to apply for long-term disability benefits? Or has your insurance company denied your claim? Do you need tips for maximizing your chances? Well, you’re in the right place. This is your guide to long-term disability claims for physicians and doctors. To learn more about long-term disability claims in general, […]
Veterinarian Disability Claims
If you’re a Veterinarian who needs help to apply or appeal long-term disability benefits, look no further. Are you looking for tips on how to maximize your chances of success? In this guide, we’ll give you all the tips for winning your veterinarian long-term disability claim. Scan the table of contents below to look for […]
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 […]
LTD Claim Denied? How to Appeal Long Term Disability Denial in Canada
LTD claim denied? If so, you are in the right place! A long term disability denial can feel like a slap in the face. But your journey doesn’t have to end here. There are other options, and as you may have guessed, one of them is to appeal the denial. As one of the few […]
Dentist Disability Claims
Dentist disability claims are among the most difficult to win. This is because your insurance policy is more complicated (so there is greater opportunity to deny based on technicalities). There is also more money at stake for the insurance company. You should expect they will have their best people seeking to deny or limit your […]