Leading cause of disability now mental illness

Leading cause of disability now mental illness

According to a new study from the Office of the Chief Actuary, mental health disabilities have become the most common form of claim for disability benefits under the Canada Pension Plan. Mental disabilities now affect 23% of disability beneficiaries, up from 12% in 1990.

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Veröffentlicht in:Benefits Canada 2003-01, Vol.27 (1), p.59
1. Verfasser: Sanford, Jeff
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Beneficiaries
Disability
Disability benefits
Employee benefits
Mental disorders
Mental health
Pension plans
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Zusammenfassung:According to a new study from the Office of the Chief Actuary, mental health disabilities have become the most common form of claim for disability benefits under the Canada Pension Plan. Mental disabilities now affect 23% of disability beneficiaries, up from 12% in 1990.
ISSN:0703-7732