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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.

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Health Insurance
December 24, 2025

5 CDCP Hidden Secrets And Why Dental Insurance Still Wins

Here’s what they don’t tell you about The Canadian Dental Care Program and why you should still have your own dental insurance coverage.
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Health Insurance
December 17, 2025

PRISM Health Plan’s Personal Support Helps You With Mental Health And Pharmacy

Navigating mental health and well-being challenges can be difficult, but finding the right support shouldn’t be. PRISM’s virtual mental health and pharmacy services ensure you have a healthcare team that is ready and available whenever you need them.
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Employer & HR
December 10, 2025

Group Insurance For Your Small Business: The GMS Group Advantage Edition

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 and medium size businesses (3–49) — so here’s a little quiz about one of our favourites.
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Employer & HR
December 3, 2025

Growing Your Small Business? GMS Group Advantage Health Grows With You

Growing your small business takes time and effort. But with the right strategy and mindset, you can grow your team and take your business to the next level.
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Travel Insurance
November 26, 2025

EES vs ETIAS: Travelling To Europe? What You Need To Know

Travelling to Europe? Avoid issues at the border and make sure you know all the new exit and entry rules. And don’t forget you need travel insurance too.
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Health Insurance
November 19, 2025

How Health Insurance Protects Your Health And Your Budget

Health insurance in Canada protects your health and your budget by covering essential medical services and providing financial protection against unexpected medical expenses. Here's how it works.
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Health Insurance
November 12, 2025

Are There Great Ways To Help Prevent Heart Disease With Health Insurance?

Heart disease is a big deal, but you can take steps to prevent it. And guess what? Health insurance can help you stay on track.
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Employer & HR
November 5, 2025

How Health Insurance Builds A Support System For Your Employees Facing Cancer

You know your team is the backbone of your business. But what happens when one of your employees faces a cancer diagnosis? With nearly 2 million new cancer cases estimated in 2024, the odds are that cancer will touch your workplace at some point. How can you help?
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Health Insurance
October 22, 2025

Retiring? Why Self-Care and Health Insurance Are Really Important

Prioritizing your quality of life and understanding why self-care is important when you retire is more critical than ever. Health insurance can play a big role in helping you – for life.
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Travel Insurance
October 15, 2025

Worried About Travel Risks? 2 Tips: Post Wisely And Don’t Skip Travel Insurance

Vacation trips are exciting to plan – but oversharing about your plans may be riskier than you think! Here are tips on staying safe and protecting yourself when you travel.
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Employer & HR
October 8, 2025

Is Health Insurance The Missing Piece In Your Employee Value Proposition?

A compelling employee value proposition isn’t just about meeting expectations; it’s about standing out in a crowded talent market by highlighting what your organization uniquely does best. And employees value health insurance.
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Health Insurance
October 1, 2025

How To Stay Healthy This Winter With Health Insurance

Winter brings cozy sweaters and hot drinks, but it can also bring colds, flu, higher mental‑health strain, and surprise medical bills. With the right health insurance and a few practical habits, you can stay healthier, spend less, and stress less.
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Health Insurance
September 24, 2025

Did You Say You Have Hearing Loss? Health Insurance Can Really Help

Hearing loss often occurs gradually as part of the aging process, but can also be caused by loud noise, an accident, medications, or disease. That can be stressful for yourself and your loved ones. Health insurance can help.
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Health Insurance
September 17, 2025

3 Reasons Your Own Health Insurance Is Better Than The University Student Plan

Are you getting ready for college or university? Are you already a student? Chances are health insurance is the last thing on your mind, but if you aren’t protected by a health insurance plan you may want to consider purchasing one.
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Employer & HR
September 10, 2025

Investing In AI? Better Invest In The Health Of Your Team Too

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how work is performed and how businesses operate in Canada. If you are investing in AI, it’s important to consider the impact on your ‘non-AI’ team’s health.
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Travel Insurance
September 3, 2025

Sponsoring Family Members? Super Visa? It’s Time To Choose The Best Insurance Option

Sponsoring family members? Applying for Super Visa? You need to put insurance protection in place against emergency medical expenses – and you can pay monthly for the insurance costs.
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