MP Benefits Perspective
Since 2001, MP Benefits Inc. has operated as an independent group benefit consultant, specializing in designing strategic employee group benefit plans to align with the corporate, compensation, culture, and wellness policies of each corporation.
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Consulting
Let’s agree…to Agree
Right off the bat you are going to want to disagree, but for a moment, as we navigate the conversation, let’s talk about employee group benefits and take money off the table of discussion. I promise, I will put it back on the table, but just for now, let’s indulge the...
Please….encourage staff members to complete the questionnaire
Studies suggest one-in-six Canadians will suffer a disability that lasts three months or more before the age of 60. More than 53,000 Canadians are approved for Long Term Disability benefits annually. Chronic medical conditions, musculoskeletal, connective tissue,...
Benefits—Rates—Renewal Expectations
Our expertise does not begin and end with a marketing for quotations. In fact, every year, as consultants, we work our clients and the insurance provider to determine a fair renewal based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: · Existing...
Benefits
Do we really understand the value of NON-TAXABLE?
Why should anyone care? Nothing seems to get a glazed look faster than a discussion on tax. Sure, if we want to complain about paying tax, or looking at the GST, we’ve plenty to say, but try simply to have a discussion on tax planning and see what happens. Feeling...
Passing the “Benefit” Buck
The “Ace” in your benefit plan Did you ever play the card game “Pass the Ace” as a child? You get one card and three chances to NOT be left with the Ace at the end of the hand. Those who get the ace too often are bumped from the game until only one remains. It’s not a...
Prevention Tactics
Benefit Plan Audits Employee benefit plans, like other business cogs, can be taken advantage of via fraud or other forms of mismanagement. A benefits plan audit can help employers minimize this risk and ensure the plan is on track to remain sustainable. Some...
Compensation
Building Integrity in Benefits
Integrity in business is spoken of often and practice every day. This is done through building trusting and lasting relationships with customers. Providing quality service at the agreed upon price and being there after the sale to continue to service the ongoing needs...
Tools of the Trade or Trade Replacements
Remember when to be a disruptor got you detention in school? Now, to be a disruptor is a positive accolade, meaning “innovative” ahead of the curve. WHAT IS DISRUPTION? dis·rup·tion/disˈrəpSH(ə)n/noun: disruption; plural noun: disruptions1. disturbance or problems...
Cost/Benefit Comparison Between Plans:
If you have gone through the process of changing benefits previously, you can appreciate the complexity of the comparison and selection process. Often overwhelming, and always dreaded. A strategic broker will ensure upfront analysis between plans is laid out in an...
Culture
Hire to Retire…
It’s an old concept. Can it be made new again? By and large, the baby boomers, in their effort to rebuild and re-establish “normal” went to work for a company with intention of staying with the same corporate enterprise until retirement. What an idea! Many understood...
The Paradigm shift in perspective of disABILITIES
According to Trish Kelly from Open Door, one in five Canadians TODAY lives with a disability—whether disclosed or not. In a world where diversity, inclusion, and equity are synonymous with workplace corporate culture, 20% of our active workforce continues to be...
A “Top Gun” lesson on Culture
Even though I am product of the ’80’s, I have to say, I wasn’t as wowed as others in my family to go see Top Gun Maverick on the big screen. For its time, like VHS, the 1986 movie had a lot of action, excitement, mixed with a good dose of cringe. Added to this is the...
Wellness
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Prior to March 2020, more than 30% of all disability claims in Canada were mental health related. Even with such staggering figures, and despite EAP programs having been around for decades, employer’s response to implementing Employee Assistance Programs remained a...
The Back-to-Work Plan
The conversation is beginning to shift as our governments take tentative steps toward a phased approach to getting back to business. This does not mean a loosening of preventative measures, but more of a strategic approach to continue to work safely. It is important,...
Submission of claims during COVID-19
The insurance community has made rapid changes to ease both administration and claiming processes to accommodate this new COVID-19 environment in which we now work. On-line claim submission is quick, easy and most importantly secure. Employee plan members can...