by Benefits Alliance | Oct 2, 2024 | Acera Insurance, Benefits Alliance Voice, Green Benefits Group, Group Benefits, Health and Wellness
In this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Carolyne and Rob talk with Rochelle Hildebrand and David Tweneboah about the care and treatment solutions for mental health. A progressive approach to being a support system for Canadians. Historically, Employee...
by Benefits Alliance | Sep 7, 2022 | Group Benefits, Take 5 Articles
People rely on their employer-sponsored benefits plans for services they might not otherwise have access to. For example, 62% of Canadians with life insurance have a policy through their employer. Among those, more than half rely only on this coverage (PolicyMe,...
by Benefits Alliance | Sep 7, 2022 | Group Benefits, Health and Wellness, Take 5 Articles
When an employee or dependent is facing a mental health challenge, the journey to treatment can be confusing. It can also be frustrating, as employees may submit claims for “counsellors” who are not eligible for coverage. In a nutshell, core benefits plans (not...
by Benefits Alliance | Sep 7, 2022 | Group Benefits, Health and Wellness, Take 5 Articles
With attrition levels well above the norm in many sectors, total rewards are coming into their own. “Three to five years ago, total rewards still meant compensation for most people, maybe with a couple of bells and whistles attached. Today, total rewards include...
by Benefits Alliance | Sep 7, 2022 | Group Benefits, Health and Wellness, Take 5 Articles
Has the war for talent ushered in a golden era for health benefits plans and wellness programs? The 25th annual Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey appears to suggest that. While “golden” may be too strong a word, given competing pressures for sustainability, today’s...
by Benefits Alliance | Jun 3, 2022 | Group Benefits, Prescription Drugs, Take 5 Articles
What’s the latest on universal coverage for drugs and dental care in Canada? Three months have passed since the Liberal minority government and the New Democratic Party (NDP) announced their confidence-and-supply agreement in March 2022. Action on Pharmacare and a...
