A claimant’s statement of disability includes standard personal information such as your name, gender, date of birth, address, health card number, telephone number and importantly, your insurance policy number. When filing for long term disability benefits you will also be required to provide your banking information, list of healthcare providers, source of income, employment information, your medical history related to disability. Each disability insurer has their own disability claims forms that must be completed by the insured and often by their treating physician.
More specifically, you will also be asked to provide information such as whether your medical condition is the result of injury or illness, and details regarding the injury or illness such as how the injury occurred, the symptoms it may cause, how the illness or injury prevents you from returning to work, and how it may affect your daily living conditions. For further detail on these requirements, it is best to speak to a medical professional.
In the case of a group insurance plan, your employer will be required to corroborate this information.