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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
July 9, 2025

The Real Face of Men’s Health And Health Insurance Support

In 2023, almost 75,000 men died in Canada and, for the most part, those deaths were preventable. A man’s poor health can be tragic and impacts not only them but those round them.
Stressed woman sits at kitchen table while her daughter does homework
Employer & HR
June 25, 2025

3 Ways Health Insurance Can Support Your Sandwich Generation Caregivers

Caregiving is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing, yet underdiscussed, issues in today’s workplaces. ‘Sandwich Gen’ workers need support – and health insurance can help.
Dental insurance
Health Insurance
June 18, 2025

Update: Are You Covered By The Canadian Dental Care Plan? (Or Do You Need Dental Insurance?)

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is intended to help lower dental costs for families. But will it help yours? Do you still need dental insurance benefits?
Sticky note with the word "Travel Insurance" written on it, surrounded by EarPods, an alarm clock, a toy plane, a succulent, and boarding passes.
Travel Insurance
June 11, 2025

How To Get The Best Quick Quote For Travel Insurance

Alright, fellow travellers let’s talk strategy! Whether you’re a Gen Z adventurer, a Millennial digital nomad, or a Gen X jetsetter, getting the best quick quote for travel insurance is all about knowing where to look and what to ask.
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Health Insurance
June 4, 2025

Why Are Health Insurance Extended Health Benefits Important?

Here in Canada, we are fortunate to have universal health benefits provided by our provincial insurance plans. We have coverage for hospital services, physician fees, and many other important treatments to keep us healthy. In fact, Canada is renowned for its free health care services, to the point of myth.
Happy couple outside an RV
Health Insurance
May 28, 2025

Want the Best RVing Experience? Your Health Insurance Can Help

Ready to set off RVing? Canada’s the perfect place to try it out. Travelling by RV gives you all the benefits of getting back to nature – but it may have a few health risks too. Make sure you’ve packed your health insurance coverage.
Pre-diabetes
Health Insurance
May 21, 2025

How Health Insurance Helps You Live With Prediabetes

Almost 6 million Canadians have prediabetes. If you leave it unmanaged, you can develop type 2 diabetes. Here’s how health insurance can help you avoid that.
Wooden blocks and yellow stars
Employer & HR
May 14, 2025

Can Health Insurance Help Make Your Business A Top Employer?

Employee attraction and retention is an ongoing challenge – and being recognized as a top employer definitely helps. Did you know that offering health insurance benefits is a vital part of your success formula?
Alien registration requirements for Canadians travelling to the United States of America
Travel Insurance
May 7, 2025

Travelling To The U.S.? You Need To Know Your Registration Requirements And Travel Insurance Needs (More Than Ever)

Did you know that if you plan on visiting the U.S. for more than 30 days, you may need to register with the U.S. as an alien before you travel? And, more than ever you need travel insurance protection.
Doctor talking to distraught patient
Health Insurance
April 23, 2025

Just Received Your Diagnosis? Depend On Health Insurance For The Help You Need

Receiving a serious medical diagnosis can be overwhelming, but your health insurance is here to support you through this challenging time.
Father and daughter sitting on a dock draped in a Canadian flag
Travel Insurance
April 16, 2025

Ready For Your Staycation? Save With TuGo’s Excluding USA Travel Insurance Plan

TuGo® is passionate about helping you have better experiences when you travel and as a truly Canadian company, has amazing innovative travel insurance – especially when you choose your ‘staycation’ in Canada!
"Tariff" spelled out in blocks stacked on coins
Employer & HR
April 9, 2025

Downsizing Your Workforce Due To Tariffs? How To Keep Employee Health Insurance

As you navigate through the tariff changes ahead it may have a significant impact on your business. You may need to downsize. Here are tips on how to keep employee health benefits intact.
Man working on laptop looking stressed
Health Insurance
April 2, 2025

Worried You May Lose Your Job? Don’t Lose Your Health Insurance Too

Losing your job can be devastating. Before you face your work transition, there is some important business to take care of with respect to your health and dental insurance coverage.
Travelling To The U.K.? You Need Travel Insurance And Your ETA Travel Permit
Travel Insurance
March 26, 2025

Travelling To The U.K.? You Need Travel Insurance And Your ETA Travel Permit

Starting in 2025 did you know that if you plan on visiting the U.K., you will need to apply for the ETA before you travel? And don’t forget, you need travel insurance too.
Colourful building blocks
Employer & HR
March 19, 2025

Stop Stressing: 5 Small Business Health Benefit Myths Resolved with Health Plus

When you are a small business you may think you don’t have good employee health insurance options to be able to compete with benefits offered by large corporations. Good news. You do have an amazing option with Health Plus.
Seniors viewing laptop
Health Insurance
March 12, 2025

Should You Buy Health Insurance To Create Your Secure Retirement Budget?

Prioritizing your health with a realistic budget for retirement is important. Having health insurance can give you the security to weather whatever lies ahead.
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Most Canadians overpay or stay under‑insured simply because comparing plans feels overwhelming. Get professional advice completely free from an SBIS advisor, who will compare leading health, dental, and travel plans and help you find coverage that fits your life and budget with no obligation to buy.​

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