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Post by sandy07 on Dec 9, 2011 12:06:13 GMT -5
Blossom....I edited my reply 3 times. The more gov't gibbley-gook I read the more I got confused. I think a phone number for Service Canada on the main site would help....if it's not already there. Just a thought.....there's places that help seniors figure stuff out. Since a lot of us are seniors maybe they'll help us. But who and where these people are I don't know.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Dec 9, 2011 13:46:57 GMT -5
Thanks Sandy... I just saw the edits. And yes.... Govt Svs ARE confusing and it has nothing to do with seniors or anything else. I doubt any of us, healthy or otherwise, can decipher all the crud with the hoops.
A good point re: Service Numbers on the main site. I'll make a note for myself to try and track them down and put them on it this weekend when I do uploads though I can't do it province by province.
I KNOW our American friends have similar problems. Maybe they've found something that works for them? I'm all ears!
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Post by robiemackie on Dec 14, 2011 14:46:00 GMT -5
Hi There, Thank you for all your responses. I have been visiting all the web sites trying to educate myself. My respirology Dr has ordered a sleep apnea test for me. I was wondering if any of you know if this is normal or not? and what the purpose of this test is?
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Post by sandy07 on Dec 15, 2011 9:12:54 GMT -5
Sleep apnea is when we stop breathing while asleep. This is hard on our heart, especially since our breathing is already more shallow when we are sleeping. If we stop a lot then they will suggest a CPAP machine that forces air into our lungs while we sleep. It seems as tho a lot of COPDers have apnea. If you sleep with someone they might have told you that you've stopped breathing or that you've jerked the bed when finally taking a breath. My husband has had sleep apnea since I married him 40 yrs. ago. I'd lay awake waiting for him to take a breath.
They'll hooked you up to monitors in the sleep room for the night. They've opened up some private sleep clinics now and maybe the wait isn't very long anymore but my husband waited 2 yrs. to get tested.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2012 15:04:33 GMT -5
I just heard about a disability "pension" for COPD folks in Canada. I live in US but my sister has been diagnosed with COPD since age 20. She is now 55. Nobody has ever told her anything about the pension. Her (new) GP spoke to a lung dr. and he told him about it. She lives in N.B. Any info would be appreciated. Her O2 drops to 48% with minimal exertion. She is on O2 24/7. Also on 4 puffers. Has pneumonia about 4 or 5 times a year so is really in a bad way with paying for meds, taxis, etc.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jan 14, 2012 15:47:35 GMT -5
Welcome Pn....
You obviously did a search and found this thread.... Please read/reread it from it's beginning (maybe you have already) I think most of the info is here.
If not; we'll try to help sort it out. Just ask!
You know though........ age 20 is pretty darn young for COPD. You sure it wasn't asthma first maybe; then mush later COPD? Or; Alpah 1?
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Post by sandy07 on Jan 15, 2012 11:02:34 GMT -5
You'd best call Service Canada and get the answers quickly. It sounds to me like she should qualify for the CPP Disability...unless she never worked. You have to have paid into CPP , usually comes off your paycheque, in order to get any pension or disability. Was she well enough to work at all? It's certainly worth checking out.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2012 15:48:20 GMT -5
My question is about the monthly disability for COPD patients in Canada. I live in US but have a sister in NB with severe COPD. She is 54 years old and was diagnosed at least 10 years ago. Her lung md has never mentioned the disability to her. Her new GP asked her if she was getting it and she looked at him like he was crazy! Her FEV1 is 31, and she is on O2 24/7. Appreciate any help or info available.
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Post by annabob on Jan 15, 2012 16:04:36 GMT -5
I do believe that the disability tax credit , is a credit on your income tax and not a monthly payment.
Please correct me if I am wrong. With all the disability talk I am a little confused.
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Post by sandy07 on Jan 16, 2012 11:03:02 GMT -5
Anna is right. This thread is about the tax credit you would get off your yearly tax return. The Canada Pension Plan Disability ( CPP Disability) is a monthly payment to the disabled....any disability..not just COPD. In order to qualify you need to have paid into CPP. Has this person worked and paid into CPP ? If so they should apply. online.... www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/isp/cpp/disaben.shtmlphone.... 1/800/622-6232
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Post by annabob on Jan 16, 2012 12:56:18 GMT -5
Thank you sandy for clearing that up.
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Post by Darcy on Jun 10, 2013 14:36:27 GMT -5
I have one question about all of this. Does this benefit only apply to the income tax you pay?
My wife has not paid income tax in about 5 years. I have not had taxable income in about 15 years, so this benefit would be useless for me, right? We both have moderate COPD.
Would the CPP disability apply for Nancy or does she have to quit work first?
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Post by hugahusky on Jun 10, 2013 16:44:25 GMT -5
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You must have taxable income for income tax disability credit.
As for your question regarding CPP disability, I do believe that you cannot be working at the time you receive it but I may be wrong.
Susan
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2013 17:11:22 GMT -5
That is correct, for the CPP disability you basically have to be unemployed. There is a low limit on the amount you can earn, from employment, to receive the CPP disbility.
And again, correct, the Tax disability credit is a non transferable tax credit.
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Post by sandy07 on Jun 11, 2013 22:53:07 GMT -5
The unused portion of the Tax Credit can be transferred to the other spouse. You can also use it for previous years. Almost all of my credit is used by my husband. If you have no taxable income then no, you wouldn't be able to use it.
I'm not certain if you have to be unemployed or not to get the CPP Disability. Best look it up.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2013 1:11:40 GMT -5
You are right Sandy, my mistake on transferrign the credit. On the income side, from the Service Canada site, regardless it is best to contact them and work with them: Can I work while receiving benefits? Yes, you can earn up to $4,800 (before taxes) in 2011 without informing Service Canada staff and without losing your benefit. This amount may increase in future years. A new provision in the Canada Pension Plan called automatic reinstatement provides a financial safety net for clients whose benefits stopped because they returned to regular employment. If your disability recurs within two years and you can't continue working, your CPP disability benefits will be quickly re-started upon request; you will not have to re-qualify. Automatic reinstatement is available only to clients who inform us when they go back to work and whose benefits were stopped after January 31, 2005. Once you earn $4,800 from work, you should contact Service Canada staff about your current work situation and your future work goals. If you can only work once in a while, you may be able to earn more than $4,800 while still receiving your CPP disability benefit payment. It is important to contact us so we can look at your individual situation. www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/isp/cpp/receive.shtml
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Post by tiffany on Jun 18, 2014 19:19:03 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with COPD about 9 years ago, at age 46, 3 years ago they found emphysema on the lungs during a chest xray at that time I had 56 percent lung function. Just last week I had my yearly appointment with my lung doctor and I am now down to 42 per cent lung function left. I need help with housework, laundry , grocery shopping, etc, I still work full time, I have a sit down job ( lucky for me ) , but my question is , would I qualify now for the disability tax credit, how do I apply and how to I receive retroactive if its approved ??
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Post by sandy07 on Jun 19, 2014 22:58:24 GMT -5
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Post by Rita on Nov 27, 2015 11:30:26 GMT -5
Where can I find the forms to submit to Revenue Canada?
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Post by barb7330 on Nov 27, 2015 14:32:27 GMT -5
I do believe the link is up above your post Rita...Just click on it...It is a long form.
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