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Short Term Disability Stress Leave

Does Short Term Disability cover Stress Leave?

Yes, Short Term Disability benefits can cover stress leave, if your symptoms are significant enough to prevent you from working.

Most short and long term disability insurance policies provide coverage for weekly or monthly payments if you meet their definition of “total disability”. Instead of giving a list of illnesses that are covered, a total disability is usually defined as something that prevents the employee from performing the essential duties of his/her regular occupation due to an illness. If your circumstances have caused sufficient stress that you are diagnosed with anxiety that prevents you from working, you may be entitled to Short Term Disability benefits.

Our disability lawyers assist employees across Ontario with Disability claims due to stress. A stress-leave may be caused by severe anxiety, depression, or a mix of a number of illnesses.

My Insurance Company denied my Short Term Disability Stress Leave:

If your insurance company denied your claim for short term disability benefits for stress leave, call one of our disability lawyers today. We provide free case reviews, and will explain the options available to you. Can can appeal the denial, or have us bring a claim on your behalf. We can assist with either course of action you prefer. Make sure you understand your rights and the options available to you before making any decisions.

Should I appeal or bring a Claim for Short Term Disability Stress Leave?

There are a few options available to deal with denied claims for stress leave. As noted above, we recommend speaking with one of our disability lawyers that handle cases for stress leaves on a regular basis to review your options. If you would like to read more about this subject you can also read more about this on our page Appealing a Disability Denial here.