A Deep Dive on the Sask Health Drug Plan in Saskatchewan
3 min read In our last blog, we shared drug claim trends across Canada. Now it’s time to take a look at what’s happening closer to home here in Saskatchewan. Employers in Saskatchewan need to know how the Sask Health Drug Plan impacts employee benefits. As well, it’s important to understand recent initiatives announced by the government around […]
What Happens When An Employee Goes On A Long Term Disability Claim
2 min read Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen a rise in Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims in employee benefits plans. If an employee goes on LTD, you might be wondering what happens to their benefits coverage. Here’s what happens to an employee’s benefits coverage when they go on LTD. 1. Long Term Disability Claim Waiver of Premium Insurance […]
The Top Three Drivers of Rising Employee Benefits Costs
3 min read Have you noticed recent increases to your employee benefits costs? You’re not the only one. We’re seeing rates go up for a number of reasons, from inflation and heavy usage of certain coverage to incremental increases to the Saskatchewan dental fee guide. Employee benefits costs are based on several different factors like your industry, type […]
What Makes an Employee Benefits Plan Stand Out
3 min read We recently talked about how employee benefit plans in Saskatchewan can help you win the talent war by attracting, recruiting, and retaining the best people. Today let’s take a deep dive into some of the features of a benefits plan that we explored in our last post. Here are some of the most competitive types […]
Why Choosing the Lowest Price may not be the best approach to your Benefits Plan
3 min read Why choosing the lowest price employee benefits plan may not be best. When you are presented with different benefits provider options, are you tempted to choose the one with the lowest premiums? Or, when it’s time to renew your employee benefit plan, and you see a high increase in premiums, do you wonder whether or […]
Why work with a Group Benefits Advisor?
3 min read If you’re a business owner, keeping your staff healthy can be an important part of what you offer to attract and retain great staff. But Group Benefits can be confusing. There are numerous different providers to choose from, offering a wide range of options and price schemes. Finding the right one for the unique needs […]
