CommuniK Krieger + Associates News Bulletin
  Prepared by: January/February 2010  
    Krieger + Associates

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Celebrating 20 Years

Legislative Update

Recent changes in legislation may impact your group plan. Please contact us if you need additional information on the impact of any of the following changes.

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Are Your Sick Leave Plans Making You Sick?

In response to the potential challenges posed by an increase in flu symptoms, and in anticipation of the forecasted H1N1 epidemic that has not yet materialized, numerous Canadian insurers have revised adjudication rules for Short-Term Disability (STD) claims (STD is also known as Weekly Indemnity (WI)).
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE


HST’s impact on Employee Group Benefits

The HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) will be effective in Ontario and BC on July 1, 2010!
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Why have ASO plans become commodities?

It is amazing to see how many products and services have been commoditized over the past 10 to 15 years as access to the internet has evolved. While it is easy to understand the commoditization of flights or hotel bookings that are discrete transactions that often don’t exceed a few hundred dollars, it is fascinating to see how administrative services only (ASO) plans have become so universally viewed as a commodity.
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Changes to Alberta’s Prescription Drug Program for Seniors

As part of a new pharmaceutical strategy, Alberta is making changes to some of its drug programs, including their program for seniors.

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Wellness Wisdom

Did you know that if you exercise three hours a week, you will decrease your risk of breast cancer by 50 percent?
Source: Sexy Hormones — Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe, MS & Alvin Pettle, MD

For further reading, go to Dr. Pettle's website: http://www.drpettle.com



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