Employer Paid vs. Employee Paid Premiums for Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits

Long-term disability (LTD) benefits provide financial support to individuals who can no longer earn income from their job, or any job, due to a medical disability. There are different types of long-term disability insurance policies out there with different terms and arrangements. 

One of the main differences you see are Continue reading

Denied Long-Term Disability Claims for Anxiety Disorder: Why It Happens and What to Do Next

Anxiety disorder can be disabling, yet long-term disability (LTD) insurers often deny or cut off claims.

Anxiety disorder is one of the most common conditions behind disability leave, but it’s also one of the most frequently challenged by insurers. People often assume an LTD claim is about “proving you have … Continue reading

Long-Term Disability Denial Claims for Lawyers

In British Columbia, long-term disability claims are typically governed by the Insurance Act and the specific terms of insurance policies. Lawyers often have coverage through their employer’s group insurance plan which outlines the eligibility criteria, the definition of disability, and the process for making a claim. The definition of “disability” … Continue reading

How to Write an Effective Appeal Letter for a Denied Long-Term Disability Claim

If your long-term disability (LTD) claim has been denied or terminated, your first instinct may be to fire off an angry email, but you would do well to resist that urge. A strong appeal letter should be focused, evidence-driven, and clearly anchored to your policy’s definition of disability. Below Continue reading

Denied Long-Term Disability Claims for Doctors

Physicians, be they family doctors, specialists, residents, fellows, and locums, work in roles that combine medical judgment, speed, documentation, and ethical obligations that leave little margin for error. When illness or injury strikes, long-term disability (LTD) coverage is supposed to protect your income. Yet many doctors see their claims denied … Continue reading