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.

WorkSafeBC Claim vs Regular Sick Note: Which Do You Need?

When you're injured or ill and can't work, choosing between a WorkSafeBC claim and a regular sick note affects your benefits and coverage.

## Understanding the Difference Determine whether your condition is work-related (WorkSafeBC claim) or non-work-related (regular sick note). ## When to File a WorkSafeBC Claim - Caused by a workplace accident - Developed due to workplace conditions - Aggravated by work activities - Related to workplace harassment WorkSafeBC covers medical costs, wage replacement, and rehabilitation. ## When to Get a Regular Sick Note - Unrelated to work (flu, personal injury) - Pre-existing condition not aggravated by work - Mental health condition not caused by workplace factors ## Grey Areas Some situations are unclear. You may want to file a WorkSafeBC claim AND get a sick note as backup. ## MedLetter's Role We provide regular sick notes for non-work-related conditions. If your claim is denied, we can provide interim sick notes from CPSBC-registered physicians.