Many employers don’t realize through effective flexible benefit education, they can encourage employees to utilize their plan in a more preventative, health way, rather than reactively, which will in turn, save them money on the premiums over the long run. The numbers...
Why do we write so much about non-evidence maximums (NEM) on employee group benefit plans? Because these heart-wrenching e-mails usually accompany a disability claim. “… is unable to return to work and his LTD is not sufficient, is there any way he can update his...
This is a guest blog post from Benefits by Design (BBD) Inc. We’re on a mission to help working Canadians promote and protect their health. wealth, and happiness, by delivering benefits by design. Employee mental health has been a hot topic since before the...
Honesty is part of the human experience. We have an expectation that people will be truthful with one another in our dealings both personally and professionally. This virtue lends to a major component of our moral fiber. Not only does the practice of dishonesty erode...
Cancer prevention is literally just “action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer.” This includes things like not consuming carcinogens, living a healthy lifestyle, and actively monitoring for cancer. Early detection being key to increasing the chances of...
The tragedy behind having an employee assistance program for employees is when they either are not aware of the coverage due to lack of effective communication, or remain too tentative to access the coverage. More than ever, employers need to approach their benefit...
