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I recently was on a webinar that is outside of the Employee Benefit World.  They were talking about the negotiated prices between the different insurance companies and the drug companies.  Sun Life recently put out a newsletter that spoke to how they have managed to save millions of dollars through their negotiations.  The prescriptions they…

The Government is talking about getting into the Dental Business.  The question is, will this assist Employer's with their Dental costs?  It looks like the government will become the 2nd payor, so they will only pay if the employer doesn't offer Dental benefits.  Does this mean that you will keep your Dental benefits? The Government…

  I follow Seth Godin, and this article could not have come at a better time. What is this rant about? Large isn't always better. I spend time to get to know you and your families, future projects and dreams, of course when you are willing to share. When you leave, I know you left,…

How could it be??? Insurance Companies have stepped up their game and are making it easier for you to deal with them.  I am using the information from Canada Life; however, Empire Life also offers a similar program. Online enrolment for group benefits members First impressions are more important than ever when we’re busy and…

I would like to thank Louise for working with Glendinning Insurance Services during Carrigan's maternity leave and Welcome Carrigan back. How can it be a year already???  Carrigan is back, and she is going to work in a bit different capacity.  To support you better, she will be working more behind the scenes.  Helping with…

It is time to remind your employees that you don't lose your benefits.  When employees run out and use these benefits at the end of the year, it normally means increased rates the following year.  In most instances, these rates are shared by the Employer and Employee. If you need to have work done, please…

We have been hearing for a while that the Government is going to increase the Disability Employment Insurance (EI) Rules from a 15 week payment to 26 weeks. Effective December 18, 2022, the new 26-week payment will be in place.  There is a one week waiting period at the start of an employee's disability claim…

With the world opening and travel resuming I wanted to put a reminder out to make sure that you are carrying your Provincial Health Care Card and your Out of Country Coverage Card.  If you are not covered under your Provincial Health Care, you are not covered under your Out of Country provider either.  This…

Employment Insurance is changing.  We are still waiting on confirmation of the Disability payment going from a 17-week payout to a 26 week payout.  In the meantime, Canada Life has confirmed that EI is increasing the benefit as per below: Effective Jan. 1, 2023: The maximum insurable earnings is increasing from $60,300 to $61,500. The…