Today’s blog shares strategies for extended health coverage plans to consider as drug plan costs are projected to increase between 6% and 9%.
Certainty, consistency, and stability are what our brains crave. As humans, we look for patterns, finding comfort and safety in knowing what to expect. We are continually challenged by the reality that change is perpetual—especially in today’s workplace, where uncertainty is fueled […]
Planning for the future of Canada’s long-term care (LTC) system presents two fundamental concerns: Who will provide the care, and how will those services be financed? Already, a major demographic shift is underway. Adults over 65 outnumber children under 15, and by […]
On December 19, 2024, Ontario’s Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bill 229) received Royal Assent. Amongst the changes in the bill amending the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), was the introduction of unpaid long-term illness leave, effective June 19, 2025. While the law […]
Injuries and sicknesses resulting in disability and, potentially, time away from work happen to employees all the time requiring employers to develop a disability management process. This process is a series of coordinated stages to prevent, manage, and reduce workplace disabilities, alleviate […]
This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet it remains the most common form in the United States, with over five million cases diagnosed each year. The two most common types—basal cell […]
New Survey Data Reveals Prior Authorization or Other Utilization Management Strategies, Eligibility Requirements, Annual Maximum as Leading Cost Control Methods A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated Canadian employer coverage and cost-control mechanisms surrounding glucagon-like […]
With so much going on in the world today, there is a sense of anxiousness regarding the economy, health, family, employment and finances. Three out of four people with stress and anxiety say these conditions interfere with their daily lives, including their […]
This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. Sleep is something we all know we need, and the benefits of a good night’s rest are immediately noticeable. It’s foundational to nearly every system in the body, affecting both our mental and […]
