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 […]
Disability Benefits
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 […]
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, […]
Do I Qualify for ODSP? Ontario Disability Support Program Eligibility
We regularly receive questions about various provincial disability benefits. Currently, we do not represent people in applications or appeals for these types of benefits. However, our goal is to empower Canadians with education in order to help them win the disability benefits they deserve. We want to educate on these matters as best as we […]
What’s the Difference Between Short and Long-Term Disability Benefits?
You might think the name says it all when it comes to the difference between short or long-term disability benefits. But, it’s actually not all that simple. There are some key differences that you might not know about. I’ll explain some of them in more detail below. But first, here’s a very brief explanation of […]
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 […]
Maternity Leave and Disability Benefits: 6 Common Questions
While pregnancy itself isn’t a disability, complications may stem from it or arise independently. Maybe you want to start a family, but somewhere along the way, a medical condition rears its ugly head, rendering you disabled and unable to work. How exactly do you balance pregnancy or maternity leave and disability benefits? Whether pregnancy or […]
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 […]