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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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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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