I wrote this article for people who need to win Canadian workers compensation benefits. Every year, thousands of people struggle to navigate the overly complicated patchwork of workers’ compensation insurance programs across the nation. Many get discouraged, walk away or are wrongly denied payments. This Workers Compensation Canada guide will help if you are in any […]
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Tips for Applying For CPP Disability & How to Fill Out CPP Forms
Throughout my time dealing with CPP disability claims, I have tried to provide the best information possible to help individuals succeed at the application stage. What follows are my top 10 tips for applying for CPP disability benefits, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to fill out CPP disability forms. If you have questions […]
Long Term Disability Nova Scotia: Benefits, Rates Applying & More
Welcome to the 2023 Long Term Disability Nova Scotia Guide for Nova Scotia, drawn from my extensive experience as a disability lawyer who has assisted numerous individuals in securing long term disability benefits from insurance providers and government programs. If you have questions about this guide or any disability claim issue, please feel free to […]
Long Term Disability Alberta: Benefits, Rates Applying & More
This is your 2023 Long Term Disability Alberta Guide. It is drawn from my extensive experience as a disability lawyer who has successfully assisted numerous individuals in securing long-term disability payments from insurance companies and government programs. Given that you’re reading this article, it’s evident you’re on the right path. Self-education is crucial for improving […]
Fibromyalgia Disability Canada: Benefits, Claim Denial & More
I wrote The Ultimate Guide to Fibromyalgia Disability Benefits for people who need to win or maintain disability benefits for fibromyalgia. This guide is based on my 25 years of experience as a former occupational therapist and now disability/fibromyalgia lawyer. This article is meant to answer questions like: is fibromyalgia a disability in Canada? What […]
Long Term Disability Ontario: Benefits, Rates Applying & More
This is a long term disability Ontario guide for 2023. It is based on my experience as a disability lawyer who has helped thousands of people win long term disability payments from insurance companies and government programs. Let’s dive in. Long term disability Ontario guide In this guide, you’ll learn the following: What qualifies for […]
CPP Disability Payments 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Amounts & More
CPP disability is an income replacement benefit program run by Service Canada. It pays monthly benefits to eligible people. To qualify, you must meet age, contribution, and disability requirements. I wrote this guide to explain how CPP disability works. With this information, you can figure out if you qualify for benefits and learn what steps […]
The New Canada Disability Benefit (CDB): The Ultimate Guide
It’s official. On June 22, 2023, the Canada Disability Benefit Act became law in Canada. This is a historic social benefit on par with the creation of the Canada Pension Plan and Medicare, both introduced in 1965. In this article, I am going to give an overview of what we know about the Canada Disability […]
Long Term & CPP Disability Appeal Letter Sample (& How to Write One Yourself)
Struggling to find out how to write an appeal letter for disability benefits properly? If so, you are in the right place! In this article, we overview a simple yet complete process for writing an appeal letter for CPP disability and long and short-term disability. We also included a CPP disability appeal letter sample and […]
What to Do When Your Doctor Refuses to Send Medical Records to Your LTD Insurer
Throughout the course of your long-term disability claim, your insurer will likely ask you or your doctor to provide them with your medical records. For many people, this process is relatively simple: the insurance company asks your doctor, and they give them the records. However, sometimes doctors or specialists will refuse to send your medical […]