Disability Benefits

• ‘I’m absolutely terrified’: Advocates say changes to Sask. disability benefits concerning

  Disability advocates in Saskatchewan say they have been left in the dark after the government introduced changes to Saskatchewan's disability income program, known as SAID.

  Canada

  Feb 6
  
• ‘Sense of relief’: Veteran-led lawsuit against feds could mean multi-million-dollar payout

  On Nov. 8, a final settlement agreement was reached between veterans and the federal government regarding miscalculated disability payments that dated back about 20 years.

  Money

  Nov 17, 2023
  
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• Alberta cancer patient calls for changes to Income Support program

  “It's going to be a really tough six months to try to make ends meet and to make it through.”

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
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• Disability benefit recipients urge Saskatchewan to increase rates

  "Ramen noodles and the food bank": recipients of SAID, advocates and the Saskatchewan NDP say the program's rates leave many recipients struggling to make ends meet.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2023
• Albertans receiving disability benefits will miss out on feds’ rent top up: AISH client

  A woman who relies on provincial and federal disability benefits says she and other Albertans like her are ineligible for the federal government's one-time rent benefit.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
• Fewer veterans have applied for disability during COVID-19, sparking accessibility concerns

  About 8,000 veterans applied for disability benefits during the first three full months of the pandemic, which was about half the normal number.

  Oct 25, 2020
• Despite some progress, Veterans Affairs still not processing disability claims fast enough

  The government is announcing a new plan to address long-standing delays and backlogs for processing disability benefits for retired soldiers.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2020
• Ontario not doing enough to verify disability payment eligibility, auditor general says

  Bonnie Lysyk says that over the past four years, the government conducted fewer than two per cent of the eligibility reviews that its own directives say it should.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2019
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• Insurance company reinstates long-term disability coverage after Global News report, legal action

  A Georgetown woman's long-term disability coverage has been restored after a Global News report and a lawsuit against the company. Sun Life Financial was refusing to pay the claim because the woman was able to look after her son.

  Consumer

  Feb 1, 2019
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• Canadian insurance company denies disability claim, cites care for son in decision

  Sun Life Financial has terminated long-term disability benefits to a Georgetown, Ont., mother. The company claimed she's well enough to work because she is able to care for her disabled son.

  Consumer

  Nov 24, 2018