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Take Care of Yourself, First
During this unprecedented pandemic we want to remind you to take care of yourself first so that you can take care of others around you. If you don’t the impact of the consequences will come in many different shapes and forms. Then, unfortunately you’ll be stuck in a...
Small Business Support during COVID-19
These are tough times we are experiencing right now and some small businesses are in a tailspin trying to figure out what they ought be doing next. While there an abundance of online information to assist small businesses, we wanted to share a quick list of resources...
COVID-19 – Are you prepared?
What is COVID-19? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. They can cause diseases ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV). Some transmit easily from...
Understanding Mental Health
Mental illnesses can take many forms, just as physical illnesses do. Mental illnesses are still feared and misunderstood by many people, but the fear will disappear as people learn more about them. If you, or someone you know, has a mental illness, there is good news:...
Canada-wide New Rules for 2020
As we usher in another decade, a number of new laws and rules will come into effect in 2020 that may have an impact on your way of life. That includes changes to federal divorce laws, as well as cannabis and vaping regulations in some provinces. Here are the...
December is Human Rights Month
Let's stand up for equality, justice and human dignity Globally Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day marks the 70th...
Be Informed!
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture. Known as the “silent thief”, bone deterioration can occur over a number of years without any symptoms. Unfortunately,...
National Pharmacare and Private Drug Plan Sponsors
National Pharmacare and Private Drug Plan Sponsors Current Issues: • Drugs administered outside of a hospital setting are paid by private plans; • Many high-cost drugs (and life-sustaining) are administered outside a hospital setting; • Oncology drugs • Orphan drugs •...
Back-to-School Reminder
Back-to-School Reminder Benefit Coverage for Over-Age Students It’s September, your college or university-bound dependent may still be eligible for benefit coverage under your plan if they are: • Full-time students • Between the ages of 18 to 25 (depending on your...
Attention: PLAN SPONSORS – Closing Knowledge Gaps
Today, ever more plan sponsors are searching for ways to improve the overall health & wellness of their employee population. Many plan sponsors are implementing proactive & preventative employee wellness programs with the goal of garnering positive health...
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