[Viva] disability insurance

[Denise Becker]

Thanks Kath, this does help me.  I feel I just have to tell them the truth
and if problems arise then I will contact Suzanne.
You are right, there is no grey zone.
D

On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 5:21 PM, Kath Webster <kathwebster at shaw.ca> wrote:

> I am on LTD as well  Denise and my doctor and I need to do yearly
> paperwork.  But questioning has not stepped up as far as I can tell.  I
> heard that once you are on it for over a decade or so they usually leave you
> alone.  I also heard that Great west Life has one of the worst reputations
> for being nasty.  You might want to call Suzanne Krieger at Positive Living
> – she has supported many people with LTD challenges.  Or Melissa at PWN is
> an awesome support worker as well.****
>
> I agree that the system is awful and paints us as either totally healthy or
> totally sick...no gray zone which is where most of us are!****
>
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> *From:* viva-bounces at lists.resist.ca [mailto:viva-bounces at lists.resist.ca]
> *On Behalf Of *James and Ally Keating
> *Sent:* August-11-11 12:50 PM
> *To:* viva at lists.resist.ca
> *Subject:* Re: [Viva] disability insurance****
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>
> *Unfortunately Denise, I think they intend for you to feel exactly as you
> do....sick.*****
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> ----- Original Message ----- ****
>
> *From:* Denise Becker <dbecker106 at gmail.com> ****
>
> *To:* viva <Viva at lists.resist.ca> ****
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> *Sent:* Thursday, August 11, 2011 12:16 PM****
>
> *Subject:* [Viva] disability insurance****
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> ** **
>
> I have recently noticed that Great West Life, my disability insurer has
> been stepping up its questioning me about my disability - has anyone else
> experienced this?  I find it terrible that if you go back to work and have a
> pre-existing condition, then get sick you are not covered unless the company
> has some deal with the insurer. ****
>
> ** **
>
> I have felt really stressed about it and just feel sick to death of being
> called or written to every six months.  How is this meant to make you feel?
> ****
>
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>
> Denise****
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