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This is my most asked question right now.  As much as I would advise my clients to NOT travel at this time, some of us feel this is not an option for them. If you go on the Canadian Travel Advisory Website, they are also advising you not to travel out of country. I have…

When you work with Glendinning Insurance Services, you get a business person who feels great responsibility for our client’s well being. Chaos During this chaos I would have thought that loyalty and trust would be high on the parameters. I have experienced the opposite.  I have also struggled with the information that has been floating…

Photo by Zbysiu Rodak on Unsplash Services for First Nations and Indigenous Employees I have been doing some more research on Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and came across Homewood Health.  Not only do they provide a comprehensive EAP, they also specialize in First Nations, Aboriginal and Indigenous care. Below is the information from Homewood Health,…

Doesn't it seem like a million years ago since we would sit across the table from each other without concern?  How about blowing the candles out on a cake, hugging, shaking hands??? Will we ever do that again without a moment of concern??? Even though our world is opening up, Insurance Companies are continuing to…

Photo by Brittany Colette on Unsplash Humans seem to not only survive in difficult times. In some areas we thrive.  There seems to be innovations just sitting on the shelf.  When we hit a crisis we pull them off. Benefits Canada reported that, "Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed he’ll work with the provinces on…

Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash When I was first presented with the idea of Virtual Health Care, I was skeptical.  Why would we pay for health care advise when we have free health care?  I spoke to a couple people who offer this benefit to their employees and it helped me to better understand how this…

I don't know about you but I am reeling from all that is going on right now.  From all the changes that people are going through to open up their businesses to the world situation. Can I take a minute and talk about my Insurance World?  A couple months ago the Insurance Companies reacted to…

Back in August 2016 I started writing about Pharmacogenetic Testing and I had the pleasure of having Dr. Rusland Dorfman from Geneyouin, also called Pillcheck as a guest writer.  I will link the previous blogs for your reference: Why Is Genetic Testing Affecting Your Insurance Premiums? Can Pharmacogenetic Testing Shorten Your Disability Leaves? Genetic Testing…

I have had several employers reach out to me to ask about Mental Health Assistance for their employees.  The problem is $500 a year for a Clinical Psychologist or Social Worker is not providing some employees with enough support. If people were on the edge of asking for assistance, Covid might be the tipping point.…