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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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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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Employer & HR
August 27, 2025

Explore Dental Benefits When CDCP Doesn’t Meet Your Employees’ Needs

If the Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP) doesn’t meet your employees’ needs, exploring alternative dental benefits may be business critical. Solutions can be simple and cost effective – helping you attract and retain your team.
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Health Insurance
August 20, 2025

I Don’t Qualify For CDCP. How Do I Cover My Dental Care Costs?

While the Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP) provides valuable benefits, many Canadians are left out due to its eligibility requirements. If that is you, here are your options for coverage.
ADHD
Health Insurance
August 13, 2025

Why Health Insurance Coverage for ADHD Treatment Matters Now

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was once only recognized as a childhood condition, but it does continue into adulthood – it’s not something you grow out of. Health insurance can help when you need ADHD treatment.
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Travel Insurance
August 6, 2025

Travel Advisory – How Does It Effect My Travel Insurance? Expert Answers To Stay Safe

Canada is issuing more travel advisories than ever before due to events like the threat of terrorism, war, natural disaster, political instability, and health emergencies. To stay safe and protected, here is what you need to know.
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Travel Insurance
July 30, 2025

The Best Travel Insurance Provides Peace of Mind for Polar Passengers

Planning on visiting the North or South Pole? (or both?) You are in for a unique experience of amazing landscapes, untouched wilderness and fascinating wildlife, and some special travel risks too.
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Health Insurance
July 23, 2025

Thinking About Partial Retirement? Don’t Suffer and Settle For Partial Health Coverage

Phasing into retirement rather than leaving the workforce altogether is a momentous change. Partial retirement can help you continue to have earnings, but only if you’re healthy enough to work. Health insurance helps.
GMS Replacement Health Insurance
Health Insurance
July 16, 2025

Retiring? Recently Self-Employed? Discover GMS Replacement Coverage

No questions asked. If you are a retiree or newly self-employed, you can get health and dental insurance coverage with GMS Replacement Health Insurance coverage.
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