For those employees that fall under Canada Life’s Short Term Disability Plan, you may be eligible for coverage. You can initiate a disability claim if your work absence is due to the following:
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms; or
- You have a clinical diagnosis of the virus.
To apply:
Canada Life requires these forms for be completed by the employee. They can be faxed or mailed to the Disability Management Services Office nearest them, or submitted via Canada Life’s online portal:
- Step 1: Consent Form – The purpose of this form is to obtain the necessary information to help Canada Life assess your claim.
- Step 2: Confirmation of Illness Form – This form is to be used instead of the Physician Statement. The purpose is to gather additional information in relation to COVID-19.
- Step 3: Employee Statement Form – This form contains personal health information.
Canada Life also requires the employer to submit a statement form as well. This form can be faxed or mailed to the appropriate Disability Management Services Office, or submitted via their online portal.
- Step 4: Employer Statement Form – This form is completed by your Benefits Administrator.
Additional information, relating to the process and forms, can be found here.
For those not covered by Short Term Disability, you may be eligible for Employment Insurance if you are experiencing the following:
- 14-Day Travel related quarantine; or
- Coronavirus (COVID-19 symptoms; or
- Voluntary layoff.
Employment Insurance Application Process: