The 2023 Dental Fee Guide
When dental plan renewals are prepared, underwriters analyze usage patterns over the previous years to best determine what is to expect in the upcoming year.
Employment Insurance Program Changes
The Employment Insurance (EI) program provides crucial temporary income supports to Canadians in need and how if affects employee benefits.
Attract and Keep Employees with Group Benefits
It is in the news everyday now. Not just in Canada but across North America. There is a labour shortage and, it seems, no sector is immune. However, in this …
Administrative Advice: Salary Updates
Long and Short Term disability benefits are almost exclusively income based.
False Insurance Claims Cost Everyone
Fraud and Employee Benefits Plan Now is a good time to remind everyone and share a recent example of the impact fraud has on employee benefits. Advisors, employers and employees …
Managing Conflict: At Home and at Work
There are many kinds of conflicts that happen in the workplace and at home that can impact an employee’s wellbeing both professionally as well as personally. This in turn, can …
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Travel Insurance
Out of Country Coverage First and foremost, we strongly encourage you to heed the official Government of Canada travel advisories and any border closures. If you do decide to travel, it’s important to …
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 …
Waiving Premiums for Employees on Disability Leave
When an employee goes on an approved Long Term Disability (LTD) leave, it is usual that the insurer no longer charge the employer a premium for the LTD coverage for …
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What does a Co-operators Group RRSP / TFSA offer?
Together with the Co-operators, ASSOCIUM offers a simple and effective way for organizations of any size to support their employees. Encourage employees to save for their future with a Group Registered …
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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.