As we celebrate Canada Day and the start of summer, we hope you enjoy the season—whether you’re at the cottage, hosting a barbecue, exploring the outdoors, or relaxing with loved ones.

From all of us at benefitsConnect, we wish you a happy Canada Day and a wonderful start to the summer season!

Built as an all-in-one, mobile-first solution, the benefitsConnect platform helps employers streamline HR, benefits administration, and savings programs—while seamlessly integrating with insurance carriers to cut down paperwork and manual processes. This recognition is especially meaningful to our team because it confirms the impact of our mission: modernizing how Canadian workplaces manage, deliver, and experience employee benefits. 

When employees understand their prescription drug coverage, they can avoid surprises at the pharmacy, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and access their medications with fewer delays by knowing what’s covered, when prior authorization is needed, and when generics may be recommended.

Generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs and are often covered at a lower cost. Choosing a generic option may reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

Some medications require approval from the insurance carrier before they are covered. Your healthcare provider may need to submit additional information to support the claim.

Before filling a new prescription, check your insurer’s member portal or mobile app to confirm coverage, determine if prior authorization is required, and estimate any costs you may be responsible for.

For more information, refer to your benefit booklet or contact your insurance carrier directly.

As we reach the middle of the year, now is a great time to educate employees to review their financial goals and assess their progress. Whether they’re saving for a vacation, building an emergency fund, paying down debt, or planning for retirement, a quick financial check-in can help ensure they are on track and identify areas for improvement.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the resources available through the Financial Connect. Employees have access to educational articles, tools, and resources designed to help build financial confidence and support informed financial decisions.

• Annual Health Assessments (AHA)
• Memberships
• Galleri Early Cancer Detection

Reach out to your Advisor or Client Success Representative for more information.