Employers have long struggled with the impact of rising drug plan costs. But on April 7, 2010, Ontario’s Health and Long-Term Care Minister, Deb Matthews,…
History has taught us that health policy decisions are not only emotional, but very political. Changes to public policy are frequently made in response to…
The H1N1 flu has been by far the biggest health story of the past few years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), H1N1 was…
In 1995, when Buffett & Company first introduced wellness offerings to its clients, senior executives repeatedly asked the same question: What will my return on…
In terms of private payers, the past year was a transitional year and gives a glimpse into the issues that private plan sponsors will face…
The Ontario government’s efforts to reduce the price of generic drugs will not necessarily result in lower drug benefits plan costs, according to a Mercer…
The Ontario government is putting the brakes on proposed changes to generic drug rules. Originally expected to come into force on May 20, the changes…
The Ontario legislature passed Bill 16, Creating the Foundation for Jobs and Growth Act, 2010 , on Tuesday, banning professional allowances (generic rebates) to pharmacies.…
Provinces across the country are taking steps to tackle the growing cost of generic drugs. Benefits Canada presents this series on drug reform to help…
The current wave of prescription drug reform across Canada could result in a range of benefits for plan sponsors, but the process is still in…
Towers Watson has announced a new drug plan management outsourcing service to organizations, aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability in the face of rising costs. Essentially…
Provincial health ministers appear to be circling the wagons in the fight for lower drug prices, according the Globe and Mail. In a letter last…
Health spend, and particularly drug spend, has long been an issue for both insurance companies and plan sponsors. In 1967, health spending was approximately 7%…
An article on the federal government’s spring economic update, including the creation of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…
An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…
The Bank of Montreal is supporting employee mental health through an enhanced employee assistance program, an upcoming Indigenous cognitive behavioural therapy tool and an internal…
Air Canada’s vice-president of global human resources discusses its total mental-health offering, working in a fast-moving industry and exploring the world with family and friends.…
Language barriers are undermining employees’ access to workplace benefits, reducing enrolment and engagement and increasing the risk of errors and misunderstandings, says Parbudyal Singh, professor…
Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists. That…
After five years of working long nights as a truck driver, Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed…
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…