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With the tight labour market in Canada, how do you stay competitive? We can design an employee benefit plan to suit you and your employees needs.

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*Please read the job requirements carefully, if you do not have the following knowledge/qualifications, your application will not be accepted*

Group Benefits Sales Executive with 2+ years experience within Insurance industry with Life and Accident Sickness license. Focus on Group Benefits sales to Small to Medium sized Businesses and Associations with opportunity for equity within the Brokerage for ideal candidate. Mentoring and Administrative support will be provided but candidate must be a self starter with an entrepreneurial interest. An existing book of business would be considered an asset but not necessarily required.

*Must hold a Life License in the Province of Ontario

Salary range: $50,000 - $200,000

*Preference will be given to those living within the Greater Ottawa Area.

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Global COVID-19 Travel Advisory

On December 15, 2021, the Government of Canada issued a Global COVID-19 Travel Advisory to "Avoid Non-Essential Travel" outside of Canada.

Introducing the Manulife COVID-19 Pandemic Travel Plan.

If you are departing for a trip on or after December 22, 2021, you will need to purchase the Manulife COVID-19 Pandemic Travel Plan prior to departure to be covered for COVID-19 medical expenses and quarantine benefits.

Just what DOES this travel plan cover?

Emergency Medical
Up to a combined maximum of $5M CDN on a land or cruise vacation:
• for covered expenses unrelated to COVID-19
• for covered expenses related to COVID-19 if you are fully vaccinated

Up to $1M CDN on a land vacation:
• for covered expenses related to COVID-19 if you have not been fully vaccinated

No COVID-19 coverage on a cruise vacation if you are not fully vaccinated

Quarantine expenses after a COVID-19 positive test result, denied entry or contact tracing in destination:

Up to $200 CDN/day to a maximum of $2,800 CDN per person, or $400 CDN /day up to $5,600 CDN per family

(Maximum duration of 14 days)

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE, GET A QUOTE AND/OR APPLY ONLINE:

Manulife Financial Travel Insurance - Single-Trip Plans Learn about Manulife's emergency medical plan, all-inclusive plan and trip cancellation/interruption plans

Travel During COVID-19

Now that the border restrictions are loosening up, and lifting of travel restrictions possibly on the horizon, many Canadians are now thinking about travelling, either abroad or within Canada. We thought it would be a good idea to visit some considerations for you to keep in mind.

COVID-19 Coverage when travelling

The Government of Canada's recommendation is still to avoid non-essential travel. Please be sure to check the Government website for updated information on Testing and quarantine. https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/221

Are you covered for COVID-19 while travelling?

Generally speaking , insurers are covering most of the common COVID-19 medical expenses however you should always confirm your coverage with your insurer prior to departure.

Will a COVID-19 test be covered by Insurance?

Its best to always confirm your specific coverage with your provider however the general answer is NO. You may be required to pay out of pocket for any COVID-19 mandatory viral testing in order to re-enter the country. Depending on your travel destination, you may also be required to test prior to leaving the country as well.

Travelling within Canada?

You still need travel insurance! This is a common misconception that Canadians don't need Travel Insurance when travelling within their own country. This is not the case, as each province has different healthcare systems with varying coverage, so therefore many emergency expenses may not be covered.

If you have Group Benefits coverage through your employer you do have travel insurance as part of your healthcare coverage. However if you do not, you will then need to purchase individual travel insurance.

Please read this article from our partner BBD in regards to travelling within Canada.
https://www.bbd.ca/blog/travel-coverage/

We hope you found this helpful. Happy Travels!

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Mental Health Week May 3-9

In the wake of COVID-19 and the anxiety, isolation and the uncertainty it brings, Canada's mental health crisis is worsening. How can you help prevent and create and safe space for your employees?

Being an employer, you have options through an employee benefits plan to bring mental health coverage to your employees by offering an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). An EAP in place offers support and resources for employees struggling with life's challenges through professional counselling services. This is an affordable effective way of providing mental health support through your benefits plan.

Want to learn more about EAP's? Please contact us today and let us help you add this invaluable service to your benefits plan.


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It's everyone's favourite time of year, tax time! Group Benefits and taxation, what are Non-Taxable and Taxable Benefits? Check out this article. Also provides an info sheet that lists out taxable and non-taxable benefits in a simple chart.

Group Benefits Taxation: What are Non-Taxable and Taxable Benefits? Some group benefits are considered taxable benefits. In some cases, premium payments are taxed, and in others the benefit received is taxed.

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Now more important than ever to make mental health a priority! How can you help someone who is struggling? Please read this article for some ideas and strategies. Please, if you find yourself struggling, reach out, you are worth it.

LifeWorks by Mormeau Shepell For nine consecutive months, the mental health of Canadians has been significantly lower than prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, as shown by our Mental Health IndexTM. This is why it is now more important than ever to make mental health a priority.

Ask us how to add Critical Illness to your group benefits plan.

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