Are MedLetter documents legitimate?

Yes. Every letter is reviewed and signed by a physician registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Our documents include the physician's CPSA registration number, official letterhead, and signature.

How quickly will I receive my letter?

Most letters are delivered within 2-4 hours during business hours. Some complex requests may take up to 24 hours.

What provinces does MedLetter serve?

MedLetter serves patients in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Our physicians are licensed with the CPSA, CPSBC, and CPSO respectively, providing medical documents to patients within their jurisdictions.

What is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letter?

An ESA letter is an official document from a licensed physician stating that you have a mental health condition that benefits from the companionship of an emotional support animal. This letter can be used for housing accommodation requests.

How much does a sick note cost?

A sick note from MedLetter costs $49 CAD. This is a one-time flat fee with no hidden costs.

Taking a Mental Health Day in BC: Do You Need a Sick Note?

Mental health days are legitimate sick days in BC. Learn when you need documentation and when a single day off doesn't require a note.

## Mental Health Days Are Legitimate Sick Days Mental health conditions are treated the same as physical health conditions under BC employment law. ## Do You Need a Sick Note? For a single mental health day: - Most employers don't require documentation for 1-day absences - Employment Standards considers 1-day note requirements unreasonable - Employer cannot demand to know if it's physical or mental health ## When to Consider Documentation - Employer has strict documentation policy - Concerned about job security - Taking multiple mental health days - Want to establish pattern for future accommodation ## Mental Health Days vs. Accommodation If you regularly need mental health days, consider an accommodation letter instead: scheduled mental health day per month, flexible hours for therapy, or modified workload. ## Getting Support MedLetter provides both single-day sick notes and accommodation letters for mental health from CPSBC-registered physicians.