Younger employees are more willing to reduce or eliminate a traditional health benefit to cover the cost of a wellness benefit compared to their older…
Overall prescription medication costs for Canada’s public drug plans rose by 9.9 per cent in 2015-16, according to a new report by the Patented Medicine…
Co-operators Life Insurance Co. has enlisted group benefits provider Medavie Blue Cross to administer its existing and future group benefits policies in Quebec. The partnership…
Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board spent 33 per cent less on prescription drugs in 2015 than it did in 2010. The board has claimed the…
Canadian employees continue to find it difficult to disconnect from the office when they’re on vacation, according to new research by staffing firm Accountemps. The…
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour released a report today that makes 173 recommendations on provincial workplace standards, including employees’ entitlements to benefits. The report suggests numerous…
The federal government’s plan to extend employment insurance parental benefits to 18 months is “misguided” and “sets a bad precedent,” according to a number of…
What can plan sponsors do about the rising costs of their drug plans? Participants at the Face to Face in Drug Plan Management Forum in…
With big escalations in drug plan costs year after year, many plan sponsors want to get a better grip on spending. But how can drug…
Non-compliance with prescription medications is a huge concern for drug plan sponsors who worry about wasting money and worsened outcomes for their members. A panel…
With increasing use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes and legalization pending for recreational use, many employers are wondering about the implications for their drug plans…
What are some of the common myths and misconceptions in drug plan management? Panellists explored the issues during the recent Face to Face in Drug…
As social media feeds flood with click bait and half-baked stories and reporting from respected American media institutions comes under fire as fake news by anyone…
An article on the Ontario Court of Appeal’s affirmation of a $1.5 million punitive damages award was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here are the…
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s affirmation of a $1.5 million punitive damages award — reportedly the largest award of its kind in a Canadian long-term…
Some pharmacare policy experts are raising concerns about competition and patient access to much-needed medication after Manulife Financial Corp. announced its coverage of certain prescription…
With employees often struggling to find benefits offerings related to mental-health support or chronic conditions, demand for health-care system navigation services has increased significantly in…
The RBC’s senior director of North American benefits and global well-being discusses building flexibility into the modern benefits plan, harnessing AI capabilities in the banking…
Is your organization leading the way in transforming policies and programs to meet the evolving needs of employees? Are you stepping up your financial wellness…
Justin Ryan Horton has two jobs. When he’s not working 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, he’s working as an administrative assistant for a local community…
The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an employee ownership initiative to encourage more employers and employees to take advantage of these opportunities. The new…
While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employers say the macroeconomic environment is negatively impacting recruitment, three-quarters (74 per cent) say it hasn’t reduced…