I have a question about ongoing medical care.
My condition is such that there is no hope (it’s genetic) of getting better, treatment is limited to managing the symptoms.
I thought I’d see my neurologist once a year but I found out I will only get appointments if I have more symptoms.
I do see my regular doctor regularly for something else.
I am getting CPP-D.
Will the fact I am seeing a regular doctor regularly for something other than what I get LTD for matter to the insurance company?
@David_Brannen 
Hi Jammer,
You have to be under the regular care of a doctor, but that is a very contextual requirement. What amounts to “regular care” will be different depending on a person’s diagnosis, etc. The idea is that you must receive and participate in medical care that meets accepted standards for your diagnosis or medical condition. In other words, there is no requirement for frequency of doctors visits, only that you are receiving the appropriate care and see the doctor when it is necessary. The insurance companies recognize that with some chronic conditions that attending the doctor monthly or more frequent is not necessary or advisable. As long as your doctor is delivering appropriate care and frequency of visits for your medical condition, then you should have no problems.
David Brannen
Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal
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Thanks David.
It is just not what I expected but I shouldn’t have assumed anything.
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