Disability insurance is included in the Core coverage offered by WSP. If you are unable to work due to an accident, illness or hospitalization. It protects you against loss of income by paying you a percentage of your salary during your absence. You can also add an indexation option to your long-term disability insurance to protect your income replacement from inflation.
There are two types of income replacement insurance, both of which are mandatory.
Salary continuance (first 26 weeks of absence)
Long-term disability insurance (as of the 27th week of absence)
Did you know that the Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) is a free, confidential service that gives you access to professional support for your health and well-being? Don’t hesitate to use it if you need it.