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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

The Human Difference

Let's not forget the human component in business As group benefit consultants, we strive to provide clarity to the complexity that can sometimes be employee group benefits, especially when communication's limited. That’s not to say the information is not available,...

Re-fresh the “Re-Start”

What are we going “back” to? In a recent “Every Other Wednesday” interview, Steve Browne, SHRM-SCP, Chief People Officer at LaRosa’s Inc. and author of HR on Purpose, suggested that the past often looks rosier than when lived in the moment. Further businesses should...

Administrator’s Duties (Part 2)

Thanks to MLT Aikins LLP for your presentation with CPBI. Often overlooked is the liability associated with the administration of an employee group benefit plan. Some basic duties of a plan administrator (who may or may not be the employer) include: Contractual duties...

Benefits

Benefits Bloopers

We are, none of us, perfect. Despite best efforts and preparation, sometimes we simply trip all over our tongue when speaking, or have our words auto corrected without noticing. Opps. Over more than two decades in benefits, I can safely say I have done this more than...

Compensation

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...

Value Policy

In the Policy Like any contract, the policy for an employee group benefit plan is a long and complicated documents complete with clauses aimed to provide an answer for just about any foreseeable question. The benefit booklet, by contract, is a summarized version of...

Culture

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...

Complimentary Water?

Service levels in a turbulent time We are all fully aware of the endless mandates and constraints being levied upon every enterprise, especially those in the service and travel industries; however, service to customers is more important—yet lacking—than ever before. ...

Wellness

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...

Pandemic Planning and your group benefits. COVID-19

Leading through crisis means recognizing the massive benefit you have provided both your employees and your corporation. Benefits are a strategic part of pandemic planning. EMPLOYMENT LAW: COVID-19, and its effects on your operations and employees Please link through...