Insights News

June 2018

The costly issue of benefits fraud

Are employers obligated to provide Employee Benefits, and if so, to what extent?

The Fraud Triangle

The three elements that typically occur

What Plan Sponsors can do

Suggestions to help plan sponsors mitigate fraud

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March 2018

Benefits during Leaves of Absence

  • Are employers obligated to provide Employee Benefits, and if so, to what extent?

Anti-Aging Therapy

  • Evidence suggests that physical activity can beat a medicine cabinet full of anti-aging products
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December 2017

Parental Leave Rules Take Effect

Changes effective Dec. 3rd, allowing some parents to spread 12 months of EI benefit over 18 months.

Supporting those with dementia during the holiday season

Consider these tips to make everyone more comfortable

1two3 Renewal

  • Increased Prescription
  • Drug Coverage
  • Critical Illness is now included
  • Rate change summary

Taxable Benefit Summaries

  • Distributed in December
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September 2017

Upcoming Revisions To Canada's Food Guide

New recommendations are expected to specify plant-based foods as the preferred source of protein and to call for the regular consumption of fruit, vegetables, whole grains and other vegan foods.

Administrative Reminders

  • Effective Date Of Coverage
  • Termination Of Coverage
  • Reporting Inactive Employees

How To Save A Life

  • Organ Donation
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June 2017

Universal Health Care

Ontario plans to provide a publicly funded pharmacare system to children and youth - who else will benefit?

What to look for when choosing sunscreen for your kids

How to protect yourself and your children against sunburn, skin cancer, premature aging and other skin damage that sun exposure can cause

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December 2016

In This Issue:

  • National Pharmacare
  • Parking Lot Patience
  • Employee Group Taxable Benefit Premium Summary
  • 1two3 Small Group 2017 Renewal
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