COVID-19 Long-haulers denied disability benefits

The COVID-19 pandemic has ensured many Canadians have been unable to return to a state of normalcy. While some have lost their jobs, others who contracted the virus are still feeling the lingering effects and are unable to return to work. Despite this inability, insurance companies are denying disability claims due to COVID-19.

Sivan Tumarkin, a disability lawyer and co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined Global News’ The Morning Show to discuss these denials and what Canadians can do to pursue their benefits.

00:38 What can people do who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and fear their claims will be denied?  Individuals should be in touch with their primary care physicians and follow their doctor’s recommendations. CLaimants should make sure their insurers receive the proper documentation detailing why they are unable to work.

1:30 How are insurance companies treating COVID-19 long haul applications? Insurance companies seem to be treating all claimants with COVID-19 symptoms with the same brush and are skeptical of all claims.

2:43 If your disability claim is denied what do you do next? A claimant can choose to accept the denial or consult wth a disability lawyer.