by anna | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog
Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs) or “Wellness Spending Accounts (WSA’s) have become a popular benefit among employees and employers alike. After all, who wouldn’t want to be reimbursed for essential expenses? This appeal is rooted in the simplicity...
by anna | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog
There is an aspect of drug plans that we have taken for granted. As employers, we rely on pharmaceutical companies and Health Canada to make and approve the drugs we need – and ideally manage or control the pricing of these drugs. That said, this does not guarantee...
by Simon | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Did you know that brokers have no obligation to disclose the compensation they are receiving for the Group Benefits plan they have implemented on behalf of their clients? Unfortunately, it happens to be true. Fact is, there is no agreement in place in our industry for...
by Simon | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
Group Benefits health coverage has become much more than simply submitting a claim that you receive payment/reimbursement for. Rather, it is now also about providing services that help your employees gather and use information, make decisions and ultimately, make...
by Simon | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog
Lately, there’s been some noise about third party administrators (TPAs). Essentially, they are providers that manage group benefits plans on behalf of an employer. TPAs can simply act as billing consolidators. Or better yet, they can function as a claims payor...
by Simon | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog
During the COVID crisis, Thorpe Benefits presented its Benefits & Wellness Superhero Symposium online because of social distancing requirements. This year, the free event is taking place live in Toronto on May 18, 2023, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Spaces, on...
