How to know if you are eligible for CPP disability claims?

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)disability claims are considered on various levels before an individual is approved. In order to qualify for this claim, a claimant needs to fulfill certain criteria set by the government. If you are going through an unfortunate time and would like to know more about the eligibility criteria for CPP, scroll down for some quick information.

Eligibility Criteria for CPP Disability Claim

There are mainly 3 criteria that must be met to be eligible for CPP disability claims. They are:

Age

The age of the claimant must be between 18-64(inclusive) years. An individual above the age of 60, who is also receiving CPP retirement payments should hire a Mississauga Disability Lawyer to convert the small window of opportunity and receive CPP disability payment till they turn 65.

Contribution to CPP

A claimant of CPP has to be able to show his/her past contribution to CPP while they were employed. You will have to show your work records and other documents related to your contribution in the past and have to able to meet the minimum number of years of contribution prescribed by the government. If you fail in qualifying this criterion, a disability lawyer in Mississauga can help you work around it and file a claim.

Disability Type

According to the official a definition, only a person with severe and prolonged illness can qualify for CPP disability claims. ‘Severe’ is defined by the inability to regularly work because of an illness or a health problem created by an accident and the word ‘Prolonged’ indicates towards a medical condition that is likely to be of indefinite duration.

Ambwani Law Office and CPP Disability Claims

Ambwani Law Office in Mississauga is one of the top law firms helping individuals file and claim and CPP disability benefits. The firm is strong-armed with an experienced team and offers some of the best disability lawyers in Mississauga. Ambwani law is highly dedicated to providing quality legal advice and services at an affordable price.