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I have currently received a letter from LTD Co-Operators ins. Been on LTD for 2 yrs in March. They are giving me until Dec 10 th to appeal the decision of discontinuing benefits based on they think I could do some kind of office work. I have been a tradesman my whole life. I have reapplied for CPP disability . My Doctor has documented several conditions. LTD provider wants new medical information. If you can not see a specialist for months, how are you supposed to get new information in that time frame? It's like you inevitably time out from even having a chance of providing Specialist reports in such a short time (30) days. Should I get my Doctor to provide a letter stating my current condition? Or am I going to have to seek legal advice? If I get approved for CPP disability would the Insurance provider need to continue paying me LTD? Thanks in advance for taking the time to consider my options.

My company sold the assets to our Biggest competitor and are not taking the staff. I am on disability for having cancer. When they close Dec 0112020 do they have to give me a severance package for the 25 years with them?

What do I do when my insurance company won’t approve my claim. I have gone through the proper steps to get approved and they keep saying they need more information and can’t approve me.

Should I Appeal a CPP decision for a third and final time even though the medical information hasnt changed over the past 3 months. I presently have LTD with a private insurance company for the past 2 years and 2 months . The private insurance company had only requested I apply for CPP but never requested I appeal on either decision. It was my choice that I appealed the original and the reconsideration part of the process.

I've been on disability for breast cancer for approximately 18 months. I attempted a gradual return to work but was unable to continue due to anxiety and lingering effects from chemo and radiation. My LTD insurer has discontinued my benefits. I am currently in the appeal process. My employer says this is an unapproved leave and are going to discontinue paying my medical benefits. Are they entitled to do this?