To make informed decisions about health and dental insurance, you need to start by getting the facts. Reading our collection of articles about health and dental insurance in Canada will help you save time and money as you discover more about how insurance works, and how the choices you make now will affect you in the future.
No one wants to fail at retirement – just the thought of it brings on a little stress and anxiety. Its likely that you want to do everything possible to help you [+]
[Read More]Getting travel insurance rate can be a click away, but is it the best rate? Travel insurance works like other kinds of insurance. You pay a premium rate for the benefits that [+]
[Read More]When you manage employee needs for your small business, your time is valuable. At SBIS we offer a wide range of great plan options for small (3 – 10) and medium size [+]
[Read More]After spending too much time at home, you probably are feeling like you need to travel! If you are worried you may have to scale back your travel plans, it just means [+]
[Read More]Health insurance is called ‘supplemental’ because it covers healthcare costs not covered by your government plan, like some medical, dental, or other health-care costs you and your family might face day-to-day. Health [+]
[Read More]Finding a dental plan that fits your needs (and your family’s) and meets your budget can be overwhelming. When you’ve looked at so many different plans and received quotes for each, how [+]
[Read More]Even in the face of inflation, recession and supply chain disruption, QuickBooks Canada’s survey The New Generation of Entrepreneurship in Canada 2022 found that 1 in 4 Canadian small business owners started [+]
[Read More]Another birthday? As you reflect on the past year, take a moment to consider your health needs going into the future. Birthdays come and go but maintaining your health as the years [+]
[Read More]No one wants to fail at retirement – just the thought of it brings on a little stress and anxiety. Its likely that you want to do everything possible to help you [+]
[Read More]Health insurance is called ‘supplemental’ because it covers healthcare costs not covered by your government plan, like some medical, dental, or other health-care costs you and your family might face day-to-day. Health [+]
[Read More]Finding a dental plan that fits your needs (and your family’s) and meets your budget can be overwhelming. When you’ve looked at so many different plans and received quotes for each, how [+]
[Read More]Another birthday? As you reflect on the past year, take a moment to consider your health needs going into the future. Birthdays come and go but maintaining your health as the years [+]
[Read More]As a small business employer, its important to understand the connection between oral health and your employees’ overall well-being. It’s not just cavities that are a problem. Gum disease that continues to [+]
[Read More]GMS has been in the business of protecting Canadians with health insurance for 70 plus years. Over that time, GMS has evolved their health insurance coverage to meet your changing needs. That’s [+]
[Read More]Just one look at Canadian statistics, and it is clear that more people are retiring, and many at a younger age. During 2020 and 2021, more than 650,000 Canadians joined the 65-plus [+]
[Read More]With the growing trend of digital health and the continuing vital role that prescription drugs play in our lives, SBIS’ exclusive PRISM health and dental plans now give you access to The [+]
[Read More]Do you smile when someone takes your picture? Do you give a close-lipped, tight smile in hopes that no one will guess your smile isn’t quite as perfect as you’d like it [+]
[Read More]Our name is Special Benefits Insurance Services (SBIS) and just one of the things that set us apart from all the other online insurance offerings is that we and our registered brokers [+]
[Read More]Video-conferencing works to link our business virtually to new and existing customers. Now we find ourselves on camera a lot instead of in the board-room or at a client visit. There is [+]
[Read More]At times, it has been vital to our health to keep our physical distance. In the worst situations, our healthcare professionals move to shut down all but emergency help to keep us, [+]
[Read More]Every child is unique, and so are their teeth! They are one of a kind, and should last a lifetime. And they can, with good preventative care. Just as you teach your [+]
[Read More]Get the treatment details in writing Ask how much the treatment plan will cost. If your treatment will cost $300 or more you must ask your dentist for a written pre-treatment estimate [+]
[Read More]1. It’s a highly appreciated benefit The 2018 Sanofi Canada Healthcare Survey asked plan members to choose what they value most about their health benefit plan. Fifty-one percent said they valued its [+]
[Read More]Results from the Statistics Canada’s Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) shows that more seniors are keeping their natural (and restored) teeth longer than in the past. However, the instances of root decay [+]
[Read More]Getting travel insurance rate can be a click away, but is it the best rate? Travel insurance works like other kinds of insurance. You pay a premium rate for the benefits that [+]
[Read More]After spending too much time at home, you probably are feeling like you need to travel! If you are worried you may have to scale back your travel plans, it just means [+]
[Read More]Back in 2016, only about four percent of people worked remotely. By 2021, that number grew to over 30 percent of Canadian workers. And now, many Canadians have chosen to re-locate their [+]
[Read More]What is your cruise destination? Likely it is the Caribbean Sea which spans 2.75 million square kilometers, has roughly seven thousand islands and more than 20 bordering countries. The Caribbean offers sun-bathing [+]
[Read More]Are you eager to travel again like most Canadians, and maybe even plan to restart your winter vacation tradition? At SBIS we’re ready to help you with those plans – and put [+]
[Read More]Taking the time to travel to visit family out of province or out of country is always a priority for many Canadians. By the time we reach age 70, many of us [+]
[Read More]More than two-thirds of Canadians intend to travel between May and October, according to the Conference Board of Canada. But as COVID-19 continues to loom, many travellers are once again concerned about [+]
[Read More]An Ontario couple who didn’t buy travel insurance ahead of their vacation were disappointed to learn they were denied a refund after contracting COVID-19. You can read their story Do I need [+]
[Read More]Have you ever wondered if there is something more you can do between dental visits to take better care of your oral health, so you can postpone a visit to the dentist? [+]
[Read More]We know you’ve thought about it — making “healthy resolutions” for this new year and new decade. That means you will be reaching out to the important members of your healthcare team: [+]
[Read More]Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, or don’t observe the holidays at all, you might also opt to go to a sunny locale to beat the Canadian winter blues. Taking a trip [+]
[Read More]Sometimes we get the “winter blahs,” but there are those who find themselves feeling down for an extended period of time. What if it’s not just weather related, but actual depression? How [+]
[Read More]With a combination of therapies, it can be manageable for many people. Symptoms tend to lessen as the child gets older, with only a small percentage of adults displaying ADHD behaviour. Children [+]
[Read More]Many drugs are already covered for those aged 65 and older. But what about everyone else? The Ontario Drug Benefit Plan’s website details who is eligible and how to go about obtaining [+]
[Read More]Schedule a Doctor’s Appointment They call it an annual physical for obvious reasons. You should see your doctor at least once a year to review your health. Keep a list of any [+]
[Read More]Check Your Insurance Coverage If you had a plan before your children came along, call your insurance provider and have them add your kids to it. If you only have single coverage, [+]
[Read More]If you have any questions, would like more information or need assistance selecting a plan, please do not hesitate to call us.
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