Over the last two years, there has been a significant change to the pharmaceutical benefits landscape due to an increase in specialty drugs entering the market. Although they impact approximately only 2% of claimants, the number of specialty drugs is growing and they contribute significantly to the share of total drug cost under an employee [...]
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that, under the right circumstances, cannabis now qualifies as an allowable medical expense under the Income Tax Act. The Canadian Medical Cannabis Industry Association(CMCIA) says it has received a letter from the CRA which confirms that medical cannabis purchased from a licensed producer is an allowable medical expense [...]
Printed at http://bit.ly/1KvVy5p (SmallbizAdvisor) on July 27, 2015 Could an insurance program that promotes healthier lifestyles be a win-win for the small business market, given its potential to reduce claims and associated benefits costs? The Canadian insurance industry is starting to explore the possibilities. Wellness programs already exist in Canada, but so far, healthy behaviours have [...]
Chris Pryce interviewed for article in small biz advisor in regards to the growing proliferation of wearables and Insurers move to reward positive behaviors. http://www.smallbizadvisor.ca/group-benefits/could-healthier-lifestyles-reduce-your-clients%E2%80%99-benefits-premiums-3808
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