With the recent implementation of OHIP+ there have been specific situations where a drug is not currently on the ODP listing; however it is listed on the drug Exceptional Access Program. In these situations the insurance company does not cover the drug because the medication could possibly be covered under the OHIP+ plan. When this happens the patient needs to […]
2018 Federal Budget- Summary of Changes
Thank you to Empire Life for providing this great summary of the recent 2018 Federal Budget changes. Please click on the link below to see the full details of the 2018 budget. Just message us if you would like any additional information. Empire-Life-2018-Budget-EN-web
Generic Drug Price Reductions coming April 1 ,2018
Statement by Minister of Health and Long-Term Care January 29, 2018 The following statement was issued today by Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, following an announcement by the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance and the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association: “The new initiative between the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) and the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical […]
Government Benefits- 2018
To assist you in understanding what Government benefits are available to you and your employees we have compiled this detailed document for your review. Strategic Benefits Government Benefits Document
Ontario Drug Benefit Plan
ONTARIO DRUG BENEFIT PLAN With the recent implementation of the OHIP+ coverage which extends the Ontario Drug Benefit plan to Ontario residents under the age of 25, we have taken this opportunity to post a copy of this document on our website. This will provide you with a detailed list of what is now covered […]
Summary of Bill 148- Changes to Employment Standards Act, 2000
Summary of Bill 148- Changes to Employment Standards Act, 2000 Attached is a summary of changes for the upcoming year impacting the Employment Standard Act, 2000. Many of the proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act are scheduled to take place on a rolling basis. As of January 1, 2018, many of the increased leave requirements are set […]
Ontario’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act
Ontario’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act On November 22, 2017, Ontario passed The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 which will raise the minimum wage, expand personal emergency leave, and increase enforcement of employment laws. Highlights of the passed changes include: Ontario’s general minimum wage will increase to $14 per hour on January 18, 2018 then to […]
Prescription Drugs for Ontario Children
Effective January 2018, all Ontario Children under the age of 25 will receive free prescription drug coverage. The prescriptions covered will include all drugs currently listed on the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) plan which totals approximately 4,400 prescriptions. It is important to note this does not replace prescription drug coverage offered through an employer sponsored […]
How Much Should I Spend on Benefits?
As a benefit specialist we are regularly asked by employers, who are looking to implement a new benefits plan, “how much should I spend”? There are many anecdotal responses, driven from historical facts, however in my opinion the right answer is, how much can you afford to spend? The needs for a benefits plan can vary depending […]
Western Regional Advisory Drug Forum
Read about what our Western Benefits Alliance Group partners have been doing at the Western Regional Advisory Drug Forum. This is in the September 2017 issue of the Benefits and Pensions Monitor. Keep up the excellent work! 5.C.1 Western Regional Advisory Drug Forum Article (1)
