CPP Disability Denied? Reconsideration and Appeals Explained
A CPP Disability refusal is not the end. Here are the steps, the 90-day deadlines, and how to strengthen your case.
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Claiming the Disability Tax Credit for Past Years
If your impairment began years ago, you may be able to claim the Disability Tax Credit for up to 10 past years. Here is how it works, and where claims tend to stall.
Read article →What Happens When You Exceed the CPP-D $7,400 Earnings Threshold?
Exceeding $7,400 doesn't end your CPP Disability (CPP-D) benefits on its own, and it isn't a hard cap. It's a threshold. In 2026, earnings below $7,400 before tax should not affect your CPP Disability benefits. Above that figure, Service Canada may take a closer look.
Read article →Denied the Disability Tax Credit? Here's What to Do Next (and How to Get Help)
A denial letter from the CRA is discouraging, but it often isn't the end of the road. This post covers the main options and explains why bringing in an advocate or lawyer early can make a real difference. It's written for Canada, since the DTC is a federal program.
Read article →LTD and CPP-D: What's an Offset?
An offset is a clause in a long-term disability (LTD) policy that lets the insurer reduce its payment by other income you receive. CPP-D is the most common one. Your LTD insurer deducts your CPP-D payment from your LTD payment.
Read article →Supported Decision-Making vs. Guardianship (Alberta)
Supported decision-making means you make your own decisions, with help. Guardianship means someone else makes certain decisions for you. Alberta treats these as ends of a spectrum, and this guide uses Alberta's Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA). Other provinces and countries differ.
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