Have you heard about the new dental program for low-income Canadians? In this article, we will go over this new program, who qualifies and what is included. Who is the new Canada dental benefit program for? This new program has been created to help lower dental costs for eligible families. In order to qualify, families […]
As we’re heading into Q2 of business for 2023, we thought it would be a good idea to look at the employee wellness trends for this year. This article will give you a better understanding of what employees are looking for and what you can put into place for the remainder of this business year. […]
The term “the great resignation” has been popping up on business topic boards for a while now. And there is a reason why. In the past several years, younger workers (18- to 40-years-old) have been much more likely to be looking for new opportunities, at 46%. So, why are people leaving their jobs and what […]
When you think about a disability, you may think of someone who is unable to work due to an accident. When this happens, the question on how they may be able to continue to support themselves and their family probably most likely comes to mind. This is where long term disability coverage comes into play. In […]
One thing’s for sure – if you want to live a healthy life, you are going to need to establish healthy habits! Habits are the cornerstone of what it means to cultivate a life that is happy, healthy, and overall full of purpose. Think about it – If you never gave your car an oil […]
When we get asked what the future of medication is, one key thing that comes to mind is pharmacogenetics (also sometimes called pharmacogenomics or personal prescribing). It’s a word and a practice many people may not know a lot about yet. But it’s an area of benefits that is making a huge impact. In this article, […]
The theme of 2020 seems to be change and that’s fitting because the benefits world is changing too! While the majority of us around the world continue to stay home because of COVID-19, that means medical care and employment benefits have been changing to adapt to the new normal we’re currently in. In this blog […]
Source: Equitable Life of Canada Equitable Life has shared their insights regarding the Drug Trends During COVID-19: “We were expecting drug costs to rise this year due to the increase in “specialty” drugs, the shift to more expensive treatments for common conditions, and the introduction of new, costly medications. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused drug […]
Surcharges related to COVID-19/PPE may be applied to claims by various dental offices and other practitioners as they resume operations. The various accreditation bodies and dental associations are currently reviewing the expenses and they may take different approaches. For example, the Canadian Dental Association has provided some codes with fees and guidelines to be determined. […]
The Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the Canadian Government will be providing $27 Billion in direct support to Canadians and $55 Billion for liquidity needs and tax deferrals to help those struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Various forms of support provided under the Economic Response Plan include: FOR CANADIANS: Employment Insurance (EI) – Waive […]
