Canada Life M7537: Dependant with a Disability Coverage

Plan members use this application to continue workplace benefits coverage for an over-age dependant with a disability. Canada Life assesses the dependant's education, employment history and need for help with daily tasks together with the attending physician's statement on physical and cognitive impairments, and asks that the form be completed in full to avoid delays in assessment.

Who completes it

The attending physician completes Section 5 and signs its declaration. The plan member completes Sections 1, 2 and 4, including the dependant's education, employment history, support needs and the privacy consent.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
The form goes to Canada Life's Medical and Dental Claims Management by mail, fax or email; Canada Life notes email is not a secure medium and suggests other means for anyone concerned about interception.
Who pays
Physician's fees for providing medical information are not covered under the plan, as stated in the form's instructions.

Good to know

  • Section 5 asks whether physical and cognitive impairments are permanent and, if not, when they are expected to resolve or improve.
  • It also asks about impairments in sitting, ambulation, lifting or carrying, manual dexterity, speech, hearing and vision, and what type of work the patient can perform.
  • Supporting documents can include recent educational, cognitive or neuropsychological assessments, clinical notes or specialist reports from the past year, and a provincial disability program approval letter.
  • The plan member indicates whether the dependant needs help with personal care, treatment, finances, home care, transportation, routine, decision making and planning.

Get the official form

Download the current version from the source each time; forms change without notice.

Application for Dependant with a Disability Coverage

Fill it with Vero

Upload the fillable PDF once and Vero Documents fills it from the visit note and the chart, ready for you to review and sign. Download, print, or email the finished form, with the patient’s consent.

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Frequently asked questions

Which section of Canada Life form M7537 does the physician complete?

Section 5, the attending physician's statement. It covers primary and secondary diagnoses with dates, physical and cognitive functional abilities, specific impairments, the type of work the patient can perform, current treatment and other care providers, prognosis and any other comments, followed by your declaration and signature.

Does Canada Life pay the physician for completing M7537?

No. The instructions state that physician's fees for providing medical information are not covered under the plan. The form also asks the plan member to complete it in full to avoid delays in assessment, and to keep a copy for their records.

What documents support a dependant with a disability application?

Canada Life asks the plan member to attach any available supporting documents, such as recent educational assessments, recent cognitive assessments or neuropsychological reports, clinical notes or specialist reports issued in the past year, and an approval letter from a provincial disability program.