Tag: Disability Benefits
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Canada Life Denied Amputee Coverage for RCMP Officer Injured in Line of Duty: Advocates Say He’s Not Alone
RCMP Veteran Faces Insurance Hurdle After On-Duty Injury The fight for fair coverage has taken on a new, personal face for a retired RCMP constable who lost a leg in the line of duty. Canada Life reportedly denied amputee coverage to the officer, a decision that has sparked outrage among advocates who say the issue…
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Labour abandons disability benefit cuts: PIP review shelved
Labour shifts stance on disability benefits and welfare savings In a notable turn for UK welfare policy, Labour has faced criticism and cautious praise as it confirms that its flagship Personal Independence Payments (PIP) review will not target reductions in the scheme’s cost. After months of debate about how to rein in soaring disability benefits,…
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Labour Abandons Disability Benefit Cuts: PIP Review
Overview: A Policy U-turn on Disability Benefit Cuts Labour has admitted that its flagship review of disability benefits will not be designed to save money. The announcement means the party is shelving attempts to curb the escalating costs of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and signals a shift in priorities for reforming welfare support. The…