Dr's letter for Sick Benefits with EI

I read something on here a week or so ago about what the Dr's letter should state....however now I can't find it.....

What exactly should the letter say....

Thanks

Sue

i didn't have to supply one to EI, my employer electronically sent my ROE in.  My Dr's letter sent to my work said I was having major abdominal surgery.  Didn't state what the surgery was.

Hope this helps.

Hi,

Still trying to clarify - is there a waiting period for sick benefits through E.I.?

There is a 2 week wait.

I did not need a note from my Dr. to apply for EI.  The lady at the service Canada desk told me that I didn't need a Drs not unless I was going to be off for 10 weeks or more.

I applied but I did not need to use it as I was back at work after two weeks off.  I did file my reports so that my file is open in case I need it within  the year.

Take care,
Michelle

I'm pretty sure this is how it goes ...if I understand it all correctly??  Prior to going on EI Medical Leave you must use up any banked sick days from your place of employment.  Then you can apply for EI....you can take 8 weeks off without a Dr.'s note but have to wait the required 2 weeks and  ....any further medical time off requires a note from your Dr.  If I don't have it right let me know....cuz I'm going soon.  Yikes it really is happening!!!  Whooo hooo!

Kristi

Hi - Are the E.I. benefits just a portion of your regular work pay?
I think with regular E.I. benefits it is something like 55% of your regular work pay?

Thanks,

Ruth

EI sick benefits and regular benefits are the same amount. The only difference is that the maximum sick benefits on any claim is 15 weeks and regular benefits are based on how long you worked...so it's longer. You can switch between one benefit and the other but you can only get a maximum of 15 weeks total for sick claims.
Your medical doesn't have to say anything other then you can not work and its good to have an estimate of how long. You can always extend the claim later if need be.
If they are are telling you that a note isn't required for up to 10 weeks, I would go by that advice. The experts answer the phones and answer questions if you go into the office.
The only concern is for people getting medical treatment outside of Canada. This I know about because I work in the department that investigate out of country claims.
You can get sick benefits for medical procedures outside of the country. All you need is a letter from your doctor stating that the treatment is not readily available in Canada. This is a true statement and your claim will be allowed. Either a note from your GP or specialist...doesn't matter.
Yes, there is a two week waiting period for sickness benefits. If you have some paid sick leave from your employer, you can apply 2 weeks  before the money runs out and they will waive the waiting period.
Laurel