Canada Life Health Insurance Reviews

Went off on short term disability, expected to last 2 weeks and my claim was approved. I was required to extend my benefits, and this is where they earn their 1 star. It has been over a month. They don't return calls, they don't respond to emails, customer service hangs up after waiting in a queue, they don't reserve your spot in line. The agent assigned to my case doesn't answer her phone or call back, doesn't respond to emails. 45 days, 8 emails, over 30 calls. I haven't talked to a single human being yet and my coverage hasn't been extended.

They deny many drug claims even with a doctor's note. Also, I have been trying to cancel my policy for 2 years with just a big run around and have been paying for my ex for 2 years after my divorce. Stay away at all costs! I would gladly pay $500 to get out of my policy. I guess I need to go to court. The worst company on the planet!

I have left several messages with an agent to call me back. I have a time-sensitive issue. Just need an answer to a simple question.

No clear, complete, instructions to ensure you submit everything to them that they require to process your claim in a timely manner and if they need you to re-submit the same information to them that was included in your initial predetermination request, which drags out reimbursement. They seem to give you more information with each call you make to them, inquiring on the delay. It would also be helpful if they included the details of your coverage for that item, in the predetermination response, e.g. Up to $150 coverage once every year. They do not send updates as to the status of your claim, you must sign in daily to see if it is still pending or not, and no added info is added there... their system can cause financial hardship if you are relying on a quick reimbursement... Much easier to deal with a company who pays the service provider directly. Benefit coverage should improve more, annually, to keep up with the always increasing high fees charged by service providers for services required.

The worst insurance company ever, I have ever since June waiting on my refund for insulin the worst company ever, would not recommend at all.

Please, don't take out an insurance policy with Canada Life. I called to obtain a proof of insurance for my daughter's university. No one knows what they're doing. Every time I called, they tell me to do something different. It's been 27 days now. Still can get a simple letter. My daughter will end up paying for insurance, which I have already paid for. They don't care that people have to lose money.

I would advise individuals against engaging in any business dealings with Canada Life, as my experience with their insurance services has been unsatisfactory. The lengthy processing times and lack of clear communication have resulted in numerous errors and the need for repeated submission and reevaluation of requests.
Furthermore, it appears that the company is inclined to seek justifications to deny claims.
In my opinion, companies seeking cost-effective and reliable insurance solutions should explore alternatives to Canada Life.

I literally couldn't recommend a company less. I have no idea why our HR switched to Canada Life, but it takes over 6+ months to get any money back. I put in claims over 8 months ago, then left the company, and now they're refusing to pay me. Literally, AVOID at all costs. Horrible company.

I applied for my common-law partner to be on my insurance last November. It only got approved the next April. In the meantime, her wisdom teeth started to come out, and we decided to go to the dentist. I called to make sure that we were not in the waiting contribution period. The agent told me to go ahead with my dental appointment in July. Eventually, my dental insurance claim for her got denied because the contribution period was 1 year in their policy and my common-law was considered as a late applicant. Well, I'm so angry that they gave me the green light when clearly their agents do not even know their own policy. What a nightmare of an insurance company. How unfair is it?

They simply never answer emails or call back. Paid half of my claim and simply did not answer any question. Don't do business with them.