by Mike Ignatz | Nov 26, 2019 | News
This has been a year of change for provincial health care under the Ontario government, with the trend continuing and no stone remaining unturned – including OHIP coverage. With many changes already having taken place in 2019, and a few still to come at the start of...
by Robert J. Crowder CLU, GBA | Jul 10, 2019 | News
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) recently announced the withdrawal of Guideline G19 on advisor compensation for group benefits and group retirement services, effective as of May 31, 2019. The CLHIA stressed that in spite of these changes, its...
by Mike Ignatz | Mar 22, 2019 | Benefits Costs, News
Ontario dental fees have been climbing annually, and 2019 is no exception. This year, the rates set by the Ontario Dental Association will increase by 4.19%. Dentists use the Provincial Dental Fee Guide to determine the rates they charge for services, while insurers...
by Robert J. Crowder CLU, GBA | Jan 21, 2019 | News
January marks a significant milestone for The Benefits Trust: our 25th anniversary! Since opening our doors on January 1st, 1994, our vision has been to help successful business owners build a better benefits plan than they can get anywhere else, and this has never...
by Robert J. Crowder CLU, GBA | Dec 17, 2018 | News
From all of us at The Benefits Trust, we’d like to wish our benefits members and advisors a joyful holiday season. Here’s to health and happiness in the New Year! Please be advised of our special holiday hours, in the event that you or your employees have claim...
by Mike Ignatz | Sep 18, 2018 | News
At The Benefits Trust, we’re always striving to add value to our clients. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Right Health/Akira, a Canadian Leader in Virtual Patient Care Solutions. As the use of virtual care becomes mainstream in the US, Canada is...