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 Mike Ignatz | Apr 6, 2012 | Employee Benefits, Events
World Health Day was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a worldwide campaign, Inviting all who want to participate, to focus on a sole health challenge with global impact. They encourage us to spend one day, April 7th, devoted to raising awareness...
by Karen Taylor Smith | Feb 29, 2012 | Benefits Costs, Employee Benefits, Stop Loss
New innovations in health care are creating new opportunities for treatment, but also new risks that call for specific insurance protection. Prescription drugs for certain medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and multiple sclerosis, are now being...
by Mike Ignatz | Jan 30, 2012 | Custom Plan Design, Employee Benefits, Fraud Prevention
There is a sign at the gas station across the street from our office that states “fuel theft affects us all.” Healthcare claim fraud is no different – as the ultimate cost of fraudulent claiming is higher premiums or a reduction in coverage for everyone. Fraud,...
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...
