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A Good Time to Promote TFSAs
The pandemic is painting an increasingly complex picture of consumer debt in Canada—which suggests the time is right, more than ever, for employers to encourage employees to have a tax-free savings account (TFSA). Better yet, set up a TFSA contribution plan. “The...
Take Care of Mental Wellness Now to Mitigate Claims Later
Mass COVID-19 vaccination programs are beginning — yet for the many Canadians struggling with mental health issues, the vaccine may be just the first step on a long road to recovery. In fact, insurance carriers anticipate an upswing in claims for depression, anxiety...
Seeing Vision Care Differently
Every year, employers are challenged to allocate available funds among all their benefit plans. While drug plans are always in the spotlight, other benefits like vision care are also very important. Unmet needs for eye health Almost six in 10 Canadians (57%) report...
Employer Profile on Virtual Healthcare
The services may be virtual, but the advantages of virtual healthcare as part of the benefits plan are very real. “As soon as we implemented, people were very excited—especially because we were just starting to go into a lockdown. The ability to access this right away...
Answers to your COVID-19 Questions
Can employers compel employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19? What if an employee refuses to work with someone who is unvaccinated? As COVID-19 vaccinations become more readily available, you probably have lots of questions about your role as an employer. You’ll...
Incoming President Mike Macoun
The Benefits Alliance Group Hires Mike Macoun as President CONCORD, January 8, 2021 - The Benefits Alliance Group is proud to announce the hiring of Mike Macoun as their President. Macoun brings with him nearly 7 years of experience in the employee benefits industry...
The Way Forward for Renewals
The pandemic has forced a change in conversations come renewal time for employee health group benefit plans, which means it’s more important than ever to have the right benefits advisor in your corner. “We are spending an inordinate amount of time negotiating renewals...
Employer Profile: Drug Plan Stability
Double-digit rate increases for the drug plan are a distant memory for Jeff Porter, president and CEO of Turner & Porter, a funeral home business in Toronto, Ontario. Ten years ago, the company introduced virtual pharmacy services to its plan members (about 80...