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Disability/Personal Injury February 24th, 2022

More Ontarians seeking mental health treatment since COVID start: CAMH

By Michael Gerhard

Learn about LTD claims for mental health as more Ontarians seek mental health help than ever before since the start of COVID.

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COVID February 23rd, 2022

Spring break travel insurance as COVID-19 restrictions lift

By Sivan Tumarkin

Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin spoke with the Canadian Press about travel insurance as many COVID-19 restrictions lift.

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COVID February 2nd, 2022

Mental health and long-term disability during COVID-19

By Sivan Tumarkin

Find out how to access LTD benefits if you're suffering from mental illness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID January 10th, 2022

Sivan Tumarkin on COVID-19 testing and disability benefits

By Sivan Tumarkin

Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins Bill Carroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss COVID-19 testing and disability benefits.

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COVID January 8th, 2022

Do I need a positive PCR test for COVID-19 to get disability benefits?

By James K. Fireman

The lack of PCR testing should have no real impact on whether a long-term disability (LTD) claim is successful. With the shortage…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 18th, 2021

5 Common Terms You Must Know Before You Apply for LTD

By Sivan Tumarkin

If you’ve ever applied for long-term disability (LTD) benefits, you know it can be a difficult process. Not knowing the key terms…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 1st, 2021

3 Things You Can Do If You’re Denied Long-term Disability

By Sivan Tumarkin

When you pay into a long-term disability (LTD) insurance policy, you’re buying peace of mind. You know that if you get sick…

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Disability/Personal Injury October 28th, 2021

TD Class-Action lawsuit certified by Ontario Courts

By Sivan Tumarkin

Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin speaks with the Globe and Mail regarding the TD class-action lawsuit and its certification.

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COVID July 27th, 2021

Disability lawyer Tamar Agopian on COVID-19 long-hauler rights

By Tamar Agopian

Disability lawyer Tamar Agopian joins Global News Radio 640 Toronto's Greg Brady on COVID-19 long-haulers protections in Canada.

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