health care – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:43:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Canadians with employer-sponsored health benefits 20% more likely to seek care when needed: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/canadians-with-employer-sponsored-health-benefits-20-more-likely-to-seek-care-when-needed-survey/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160533 Canadians with an employer-provided benefits plan are 20 per cent more likely to seek care when needed and 25 per cent more likely to report better health than those without health benefits, according to a new survey by Blue Cross of Canada. The survey, which polled more than 2,100 working adults, found those with employee […]

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]]> Federal judge rules Florida’s transgender health-care ban discriminates against state employees https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/federal-judge-rules-floridas-transgender-health-care-ban-discriminates-against-state-employees/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159170 A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Florida’s transgender health-care ban discriminates against state employees and violates their civil rights. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled Thursday that the state’s ban violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects employees and job applicants from employment discrimination based on race, colour, […]

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]]> B.C. Teachers’ Pension Plan increasing coverage for retirement health benefits in 2025 https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/b-c-teachers-pension-plan-increasing-retirement-health-benefits-maximums-in-2025/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158225 The British Columbia Teachers’ Pension Plan is increasing coverage for several optional retirement health benefits, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Vision care coverage will increase by $100 to $400 every two calendar years, while hearing care is set to rise from $1,400 every four calendar years to $2,000, according to a press release, which noted plan members […]

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]]> Competition minister raises concerns over Manulife, Loblaw pharmacy deal https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/competition-minister-raises-concerns-over-manulife-loblaw-pharmacy-deal/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:00:47 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=151545 The federal minister in charge of promoting competition says he’s concerned about a deal between Manulife Financial Corp. and Loblaw Cos. Ltd. that restricts patients from filling prescriptions for specialty drugs at other pharmacies under their insurance plans. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday the government is reviewing the arrangement, which affects around 260 medications […]

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]]> Manulife, Loblaw deal to deliver specialty drugs sparks access, competition concerns https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/manulife-loblaw-deal-to-deliver-specialty-drugs-sparks-access-competition-concerns/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=151370 Some pharmacare policy experts are raising concerns about competition and patient access to much-needed medication after Manulife Financial Corp. announced its coverage of certain prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw Cos. Ltd. pharmacies. The new arrangement, details of which were shared with plan holders earlier this month, affects around 260 medications under the insurance […]

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]]> 2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference: How can plan sponsors support employees with menopause? https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-healthy-outcomes-conference-how-can-plan-sponsors-support-employees-with-menopause/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:56:43 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147128 Since menopause often hits women at the peak of their careers and can have an impact on their workplace productivity, employers must re-evaluate their benefits plans and workplace policies to better support women through the transition. While the common age range for menopause is between 45 and 55, it can also happen before age 40, […]

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]]> Q&A with Great Canadian Entertainment’s Mikkaela Fernandez https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-great-canadian-entertainments-mikkaela-fernandez/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:50:00 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=141757 The gaming and entertainment company’s new manager of benefits, retirement and wellness discusses improving benefits communication, transferring total rewards skills and her favourite Peloton workouts. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement? A: I’d like to develop an ongoing education and communications strategy to promote our current benefits programs and categorize […]

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]]> 30% of insurers making changes to ensure diversity among medical providers: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/30-of-insurers-making-changes-to-ensure-diversity-among-medical-providers-report/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:00:26 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=125577 Nearly a third (30 per cent) of insurers are making changes to ensure there’s diversity among the medical providers within their networks, according to a new report by Mercer. The report found more than a quarter (27 per cent) of insurers said they’ve changed their eligibility access processes to make coverage more inclusive for LGBTQ2S+ […]

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]]> Survey finds cost of employer benefits in Canada set to rise 7% in 2022 https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/cost-of-employer-benefits-in-canada-set-to-rise-7-in-2022-survey/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=109306 Employer-provided medical benefits costs in Canada will rise seven per cent in 2022, according to a new survey by Aon. The annual global medical trend rates survey found the expected increase for Canadian employer-sponsored medical plan costs is due to a combination of higher costs for dental care, paramedical expenses and prescription drugs. It was conducted […]

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]]> Fertility benefits coverage is limited, outdated in Canada: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/fertility-benefits-coverage-is-limited-outdated-in-canada-report/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/fertility-benefits-coverage-is-limited-outdated-in-canada-report/#respond Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:59 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/fertility-benefits-coverage-is-limited-outdated-in-canada-report/ Only five per cent of Canadian employers provide coverage for both fertility drugs and related costs such as in-vitro fertilization procedures and testing, according to a new report commissioned by Conceivable Dreams and Fertility Matters Canada. It found more than 85 per cent of benefit plans that covered fertility-related issues had lifetime maximums in place […]

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