group benefits – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:02:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 2024 Group Benefits Providers Report: Leveraging AI to streamline benefits https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/2024-group-benefits-providers-report-leveraging-ai-to-streamline-benefits/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:57:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154136 While there’s multiple opportunities for the use of artificial intelligence in the employee benefits space — including making the claims process more efficient and personalizing the plan member experience — one of the biggest advantages of the technology is the ability to streamline administrative tasks, allowing employees to focus on more value-added work in addition […]

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]]> Canadian insurers paid out record $114BN in health, retirement benefits in 2022: CLHIA https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/canadian-insurers-paid-out-record-114bn-in-health-retirement-benefits-in-2022-clhia/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=144232 Canada’s life and health insurers paid out a record $114 billion in health and retirement benefits last year, up $11 billion since before the coronavirus pandemic and up 60 per cent from a decade ago, according to the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association’s annual fact book. “During a year when many households faced higher […]

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]]> Navacord, Belay Advisory partnering to expand national presence https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/navacord-belay-advisory-partnering-to-expand-national-presence/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:36:42 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=141094 Navacord Corp. is partnering with Belay Advisory, an Edmonton- and Calgary-based benefits consulting and wealth advisory firm. “We were drawn to Navacord because of their decentralized model that fosters strong entrepreneurial spirit, which has always been a cornerstone of our success at Belay,” said John Goode, a partner at Belay Advisory, in a press release. […]

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]]> A look at Accenture’s pioneering gender affirmation coverage, DEI evolution https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/a-look-at-accentures-pioneering-gender-affirmation-coverage-dei-evolution/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:56:12 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=140109 After leading the way in supporting transgender employees, Accenture is continuing to expand its diversity, equity and inclusion offerings to meet workers’ evolving needs. In 2011, the professional services company was one of the first employers in Canada to support transgender employees through its benefits offerings. “At the time of [the benefit’s] inception, Accenture worked […]

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]]> Half of Canadian benefits providers include gender affirmation, fertility benefits in some plans: exclusive survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/half-of-canadian-benefits-providers-include-gender-affirmation-fertility-benefits-in-all-plans-exclusive-survey/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=136669 While gender affirmation and fertility benefits coverage still isn’t included in all group benefits plans, around half of Canada’s group benefits providers include gender affirmation coverage (50 per cent) or fertility benefits coverage (59 per cent) in some of their plan offers, according to an exclusive survey by Benefits Canada. The survey, which polled Canada’s […]

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]]> 2023 Group Benefits Providers Report: Prioritizing partnerships, personalization and prevention https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/2023-group-benefits-providers-report-prioritizing-partnerships-personalization-and-prevention/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:56:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=136341 As technology advances and plan members’ needs become more diverse, the relationship between benefits plan sponsors and providers is adapting to fit these changes. Sarah Beech, chief executive officer of benefits and consulting at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., believes the trend of employees wanting more from their employers is the starting point for this […]

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]]> Dental-care program’s employer reporting requirement may cause barriers to care: experts https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/dental-care-programs-employer-reporting-requirement-may-cause-barriers-to-care-experts/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:00:53 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=136073 A 2023 federal budget proposal to require employers to report dental coverage as part of the national dental-care program will be onerous on plan sponsors and still leaves more questions than answers, says Pam Martin, vice-president and senior consultant at Baynes & White Inc. Since dental benefits are important to an individual’s mental health, the federal government […]

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]]> Evidence-based treatments key to effective obesity management https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/evidence-based-treatments-key-to-effective-obesity-management/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:54:27 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133505 We live in an information ecosystem — especially when talking about obesity — that’s full of misinformation, fads and gimmicks, said Ian Patton, director of advocacy and public engagement at Obesity Canada, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Chronic Disease at Work conference in early February. In the session, supported by Desjardins Insurance, he noted […]

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]]> Supporting employees with chronic, complex conditions helps manage benefits costs https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/supporting-employees-with-chronic-complex-conditions-helps-manage-benefits-costs/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:53:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133993 When it comes to chronic conditions, there’s a difference in understanding and appreciating — “and this difference goes a long way in helping employers navigate their disability claims and accommodations,” said Yvonne Murphy, director of disability claims and group benefits at Sun Life Financial Inc., during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Chronic Disease at Work conference. […]

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]]> Former NFL players suing league for denied disability claims https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/benefits-law/former-nfl-players-suing-league-for-denied-disability-claims/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=134028 Ten former National Football League players have filed a class action lawsuit against the organization, claiming their disability claims were denied. In the filing, the plaintiffs said they’re “seeking redress for the wrongful denial of benefits, the denial of statutorily mandated full and fair review of benefits denials, violations of plan terms or governing regulations and […]

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