The specialty drugs for treating chronic conditions can be miraculously effective, but they come with a high price tag, and plan sponsors are pressured to…
Watch this video Interviewed by Benefits Canada at the 2012 Healthy Outcomes Conference, Dr. Chih-Ho Hong from Medical Inc. said that biologics have allowed his…
More demands, fewer resources—this is the way of today’s working world. As an employer, how you deal with this reality could be the difference between…
Workplace absenteeism is a major concern these days––and with good reason. Even casual absenteeism costs Canadian employers billions of dollars a year. And that doesn’t…
Watch this video Ensuring positive long-term results with a substance abuse program requires employers to have a well thought out plan. Employers need to make…
The likelihood of life-altering disability affecting employees could be greater than you—and they—think. And employees aren’t prepared for it.
Equitable Life of Canada has implemented a new online claims system that it says will streamline disability claims case management.
A new program for business owners, Accessbility @ Work, promises to help employers comply with new legislative standards and practices for accommodating disabled employees and…
Wellness programs have become more common in the workplace, and the benefits of having these programs make sense. However, they are not being offered everywhere—and…
Banyan Work Health Solutions Inc. has announced a new program to help manage workplace absence. The program, part of Sun Life Financial’s absence and disability…
Desjardins Financial Security has announced a new offering under its group insurance plans to help employers better promote health at the workplace and support employees…
Green Shield Canada has redesigned its website (greenshield.ca), in order to be more accessible for those with disabilities, such as difficulty typing, moving a mouse…
Watch this video The introduction of biologics to benefits plans is a double-edged sword: while biologics can significantly increase health outcomes for employees, they can…
Canadians with inflammatory arthritis feel that their disease interferes with their overall happiness and ability to participate in daily activities, according to a recent survey…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent form of arthritis, affecting approximately three million Canadians. And while it’s commonly believed that arthritis is a disease of…
The Face to Face Disability Management Forum, held on May 25, 2011, at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel, brought together more than 100 plan sponsors,…
Reader Alert: This is Part 1 in a two-part series. Read Part 2. Addiction, mental illness, unhealthy lifestyles…employee disability can stem from a number of causes.…
The Ontario government is proposing an amendment to the province’s Employment Standards Act that would give workers unpaid time off should they need to care…
Watch this video When it comes to disability management, early communication between the company and its benefits provider is key, particularly when dealing with complex…
In 2007, the Canadian division of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) underwent a significant change, revamping its business culture and employee benefits. It was an enormous task,…
Morneau Shepell has launched a new educational initiative for its professionals who counsel clients in disability management (DM). The new Health Management Centre of Learning,…
Ensuring employees with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have access to medical care as well as other services—such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and drug coverage—is very important…
Employees who take a mental health leave are more likely to experience a recurrence earlier than those who take a physical health leave, according to…
Watch this video Migrating the HR claims process from a paper-based environment to an automated solution can help organizations streamline processes and increase efficiency. But…
Well designed and implemented disability management programs can shorten or prevent employee absences, improve quality of life and productivity and reduce employer and healthcare…