by Mike Ignatz | Dec 23, 2011 | Employee Benefits, Executive Benefits
To control costs, most conventional plans include specific maximums for expenses including paramedical services, vision care, major restorative dental, and orthodontics. Such restrictions may not be appropriate for business owners and executives who will then be out...
by Mike Ignatz | Nov 14, 2011 | Custom Plan Design, Employee Benefits
We’re often surprised here at The Benefits Trust by how many companies and advisors believe that a customized group plan is beyond the reach of small business. While this may have been true many years ago, it’s certainly no longer the case. To understand why, we need...
by Mike Ignatz | Sep 30, 2011 | Benefits Costs, Employee Benefits, Third Party Administration
Historically, self-funded or administrative services only (ASO) contracts for group benefits have been the domain of “big business”. But smaller employers are demanding greater transparency and flexibility from benefits providers. Budgeted ASO plans are increasingly...
by Mike Ignatz | Jul 18, 2011 | Employee Benefits, Travelling
Travel medical insurance continues to be very important for Canadians traveling outside of their home province. If you are traveling outside of your home province, consider these tips: Find out if your group benefits plan includes travel medical insurance. Check your...
by Mike Ignatz | Jun 28, 2011 | Employee Benefits, Events
We live in a country where opportunities for travel abound. This might take the form of day trips to a local park; road trips across our many provinces and territories; or trips to destinations around the world. Travel can be an adventure and a learning experience. As...
