benefit costs

2023 median benefit costs way up (7.1%) but in line with long-term inflation

Chris Pryce2023-09-05T15:08:02+00:00

Earlier this year, a timely article in Benefits Canada suggested that Aon plc had forecasted an increase in employer-sponsored medical benefits of 7.5% in 2023. At that same time plan sponsors had just been jolted by the release of a similar (8.5%) Ontario Dental Association fee guide increase for 2023. These were disconcerting figures, as health and [...]

2023 median benefit costs way up (7.1%) but in line with long-term inflationChris Pryce2023-09-05T15:08:02+00:00

Wearables and lower member premium costs?

Chris Pryce2018-04-17T15:55:13+00:00

Printed at http://bit.ly/1KvVy5p (SmallbizAdvisor) on July 27, 2015 Could an insurance program that promotes healthier lifestyles be a win-win for the small business market, given its potential to reduce claims and associated benefits costs? The Canadian insurance industry is starting to explore the possibilities. Wellness programs already exist in Canada, but so far, healthy behaviours have [...]

Wearables and lower member premium costs?Chris Pryce2018-04-17T15:55:13+00:00