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

Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits? How a Disability Lawyer Can Help You Fight Back

When you’re unable to work because of an illness or injury, long-term disability (LTD) benefits are supposed to provide financial security. Unfortunately, many people in British Columbia find themselves in the same situation where their LTD claim is denied or their LTD benefits are cut off, even when their doctors … Continue reading

How to File an Insurance Claim for Chronic Pain Conditions

Understand What Counts as “Chronic Pain” For Insurance

Insurers don’t approve benefits for medical conditions; they approve benefits for functional limitations. Chronic pain labels vary (chronic pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome/CRPS, neuropathic pain, post-surgical pain), but what matters is how your symptoms limit the … Continue reading