The start of a New Year brings with it new beginnings and new possibilities. It’s also a time when many of us make resolutions to ensure the upcoming year is... read more →
On January 1, the new OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare program for will go into effect for all Ontario residents under the age of 25 who have an Ontario health... read more →
Employers across Canada think they are doing their best to provide their employees with the rewards and benefits they want (and often expect). However, with shifting demographics, more millennials entering... read more →
For any company that offers benefits, their main goal is to take care of the happiness and health of their employees. But what can you do to reach that goal?... read more →
As discussed in our article back in February, Ontario’s Trillium Drug Program (TDP) aimed to make several beneficial changes to their program by September of 2017. These changes however have... read more →
Offering group benefits is important to attract and retain the best talent. However, demographic trends in the workplace can make it hard to find a benefits package that works for... read more →
What is the role of employers when it comes to their employees’ healthcare? It used to be easily definable, but as time goes on, baby boomers start to retire in... read more →
With the continued attention on mental health issues in the workplace, an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is a great, low-cost, high-value addition to a client’s benefits plan. It’s... read more →
Our voices were heard! On February 1st, 2017 Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the Federal government has no plans to implement a tax on employee health and dental plans. This... read more →
In May of last year, we released an article called “Using an HSA to Protect Against High Drug Costs,” discussing how one client used a Health Spending Account (HSA) to... read more →
The industry average increase of group benefit plans are expected to be at least 8% in the coming year, according to a recent prediction by Aon Hewitt. Therefore, a focus on cost... read more →
This credit-based Health Spending Account (HSA) allows employers to declare a pre-defined amount per employee and get billed only when claims are submitted. Billing is set up to be weekly, semi-monthly... read more →