How Dental Rates are Renewed
In the past we have discussed how rates and renewals are calculated. Here, we will reveal the mysteries of determining dental rates each year. Dental benefits encompass a wide range …
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Travel Insurance
Out of Country Coverage *** As of January 21, 2021 – check with the official Government of Canada travel advisories for the current status on travel.*** As the COVID pandemic …
Taxability of Your Employee Benefit Plan
Each year as employers complete T4s for their employees, we are asked about the taxability of the various benefits in their group benefits plan. When setting up a group benefits …
How to Deal with Coronavirus Burnout and Pandemic Fatigue
We have been living with the coronavirus for several months and the spread of COVID-19 is still going strong in many areas of the world. As the pandemic wears on, …
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Renewing Your Benefits Plan During COVID
Although the industry has tried to keep business-as-usual despite accommodations and exceptions to help support clients at a vulnerable time, things continue to be unusual.
Trends in Drug Claims 2020
Although it differs from one employee group to another, there are definite common claiming patterns among ASSOCIUM Benefits clients, and the general population. Knowing those patterns and taking steps to …
Employee Benefit Plans and COVID-19
All we can do these days is speculate. Are we over the worst of COVID-19 in Canada? Is it easing off or are we waiting for another wave? What we …
The MDM Mobile App
The app allows plan members to submit claims, view claims history, and coverage information directly from their mobile devices.
Carrier Responses
Canada Life June 12 2020 – Premium reduction adjustments May 16 2020 – Premium reduction adjustments April 16 2020 – Premium reduction adjustments March 27 2020 – Additional information to …
Coronavirus
Updates from Insurance Companies. Infectious disease outbreaks like the Coronavirus, can be scary and can affect our mental health. Wash your hands and take steps to prevent the spread of infections.
False Insurance Claims Cost Everyone
Fraud and Employee Benefits Plan March is Fraud Awareness Month. Now is a good time to update our article on Fraud and your Employee Benefits Plan and share a recent …
Group Benefits – Areas of Risk and Employers Obligation
As an employer, you have committed to provide your employees with employee benefits that, for example, provide a certain amount of insurance and disability coverage. If the coverage is compromised …
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