Canada Life denied amputee coverage to RCMP officer injured in the line of duty. Advocates say he’s not alone | Unpublished
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Canada Life denied amputee coverage to RCMP officer injured in the line of duty. Advocates say he’s not alone

December 18, 2025

When retired RCMP constable Jason Hydamacka heard the news that the insurance money for his amputated leg was coming, he sat in his truck and cried. Originally denied the coverage, Canada Life reversed its decision after CBC News reached out to it.



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