How plan sponsors are really stepping up on behalf of their members In this digital dimension we are now immersed in, web-based mental-health care is rapidly becoming more advanced and is catering to the evolving needs of the modern workforce. With studies suggesting that up to 70% of doctors’ visits can be handled virtually, online health-care [...]
The OHIP+ program, which has offered free prescription medication to all Ontarians under the age of 24 since January 1st, 2018, will undergo changes at the end of March. Teens and young adults under the age of 24 with private health benefits will no longer be eligible to receive free prescriptions through OHIP+. Children and youth 24 [...]
As you may be aware, there have been changes within the Employment Standards Act. Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 has repealed and/or replaced most of the changes that were to come January 1, 2019. The notes below will help you understand the updated changes. For further information please read online Legislative [...]
Twenty-five years after graduating university, I can reflect on numerous client interactions as an Analyst, Group Representative, and later as an Independent Adviser. Employment does not equate to competence, so whether I add any more value to the client relationship, more so than my counterpart at another benefits firm can only be answered by my [...]
Earlier this year, the federal government unveiled a number of changes to Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) program in its initial budget, including a shorter waiting period for EI benefits. The proposal was adopted in June 2016 and will go into effect on January 1, 2017. Benefits are currently paid for 17 weeks, including a two-week [...]
