In May 2019 the Provincial Government announced they would be changing coverage for Out of Country Medical Emergency. The brunt of these claims have been paid by private insurance companies, but this move now pushes almost all the responsibility from the province to prviate insurance companies and travellers. Originally slated to go into effect on […]
Working with a Benefit Specialist is Important!
Working with a Benefit Specialist should be your first step when setting up an effective employee benefits plan. Connect with us and find out why! Strategic Benefits Presentation
Summary of 2019 Federal Budget at your Fingertips!
Click here 2019 Budget Summary for details on the 2019 Federal Budget and how it will impact you!
Changes to OHIP+ Effective April 1, 2019
OHIP+ Amendments Take Effect April 1, 2019 The Ontario government is making changes to its OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare program, as you know. The changes affect Ontario residents aged 24 and under, as follows: Those with prescription drug coverage under a private plan will access prescribed medicines through their private plan, as they did prior to the launch of OHIP+ […]
2019 Guide to Government Benefits
A group benefits plan, and/or retirement savings plan, can be integrated with benefits paid by either your Provincial or the Federal arm of government. It is important to understand what these government benefits are and how they impact your employee benefits plan and your business. To assist you we have summarized these benefits and provided […]
Ontario’s Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act
Provision Name Repealed Bill 148 Provision New Bill 47 Provision Effective Date Personal Emergency Leave (PEL) All employers must provide 10 days of PEL per calendar year, the first 2 paid and the following 8 unpaid. All employees are entitled to the following leaves per calendar year: 3 unpaid days of sick leave 3 unpaid […]
Compensation Disclosure: CLHIA Conflict of Interest
Check out the recently published article in Benefits Canada where The Benefits Alliance Group highlights conflict of interest in CLHIA’s compensation disclosure guideline. Benefits Alliance Group highlights conflicts of interest in CLHIA’s compensation disclosure guideline
Changes coming to PIPEDA: Are you ready?
Effective November 1, 2018 updates to PIPEDA, previously announced in May 2018, will be going into effect. Are you aware of these changes and has your business taken the necessary steps to remain compliant? Information taken directly from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada website.
Medical Cannabis- What do you know?
Medical cannabis will have an impact on almost every business. What do you understand about it? Medical cannabis is another therapeutic option for a specific sub-populations of patients who have failed previous therapies; but is currently not the first line treatment for any condition. The human body already already contains cannabinoid receptors called the Human […]
UPDATE- Exceptional Drug Access Program
In January 2018 reimbursement of prescription drugs for Ontario Residents under age 25 were to be covered through the OHIP+ program. This includes all drugs currently listed under the Ontario Drug Benefit Plan (ODB) and those listed under the Exceptional Drug Access Program (EDAP). If a drug is listed on the ODB or the EDAP, […]
