Custom benefit plans are a tool to be used Too many times there is benefit bashing, whether based on cost, usage, carrier, employers, etc. Someone is always looking to blame someone else for the cost, lack of coverage, policy wording, access, etc. The fact of the...
Throughout the year, in any given year, changes in government legislation can impact how we conduct business, our employee relationships, and our obligations therein. It is important to corporate success to be surrounded by experts to keep appraised of these changes...
While the holistic approach to Alberta’s Bill 43, the “Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020” as it relates to amending the Worker’s Compensation Act seems sound, it does leave some consulting questions regarding its impact to those organizations with a...
Remember the little rhyme we recite to toddlers to teach them the names of their body parts…fingers and toes…eyes—ears—mouth—and nose. Now, I think this is in reference to remembering all of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary for the day-to-day jobs in...
If mail delivery is delayed or suspended, we all need to be prepared. Employers Administration: Use the on-line portals provided by each insurer and benefit provider for billing and reporting. If you are not already signed up for these services, please proceed with...
In benefits, we are all familiar with self-insured benefits and the assumption of risk by the employer. This will typically apply to the day-to-day claims for health, vision, dental care, sometimes pharmacy, up to a prescribed limit of liability. This kind of coverage...
