Up to 76% of Canadians have private health insurance, most often as part of an employee benefits package. But what if you’re self-employed? We’re exploring why health insurance is crucial for self-employed business owners and how you should secure coverage. For all its niceties, employer-provided health or life insurance usually has its shortfalls. It provides…
Are you wondering which path is best for you? Provincial drug plans and individual health plans both have pros and cons. Read more about your choices and make an informed choice. Choosing private or provincial healthcare can be a difficult decision. Most interested parties will tell you why one is infinitely better than the other,…
Are you moving to Atlantic Canada? Getting your health insurance in place is often a top concern for those immigrating. By applying for the right policies at the right times, you won’t have to worry about medical bills. Unfortunately, if you are new to Canada, you will not be eligible for supplemental insurance on your…
If you or a loved one has a pre-existing condition, you may feel like your insurance options are limited. However, you can get coverage across multiple types of insurance for pre-existing conditions; as long as you don’t leave it too late. With the stress of your pre-existing condition, you may have let your health insurance…
With 2021 underway and COVID showing no signs of disappearing, many people are considering health insurance for the first time. Whether you are over 65 with existing conditions, young with no existing health conditions, or anything in between, you can gain mental and financial security by locking in a policy now. Since the pandemic hit,…
National Heart Month – A Brief History, Facts, & Why You Need Insurance Heart disease does not affect adults exclusively. It is actually happening to younger adults at a much faster rate. This is partly due to the fact that conditions that lead to it are increasingly occurring at younger ages. Heart disease can happen…
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month – How Health Insurance Helps It’s Alzheimer’s awareness month, and it’s important to learn how to make sure that you’re adequately prepared should Alzheimer’s disease attack anyone in your family. Let’s take a moment and consider how Alzheimer’s affects our loved ones and family. Would you know what to do…
AIDS In Canada – Protect Your Loved Ones and Finances With Good Health Insurance This year, December 1st was AIDS awareness day, but just because the day has passed doesn’t mean the education should stop. It’s extremely important that we are all fully aware of the disease, how to prevent it, and how we…
Diabetes Awareness Month Canada – Are you Covered Under your Current Health Insurance Plan? Diabetes is a serious condition which affects people from all walks of life. There are two different kinds of Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is genetic, and people who suffer from it must take insulin every day to replace the insulin that…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Gain Peace Of Mind With Health Insurance With lung cancer becoming such a recognized medical issue among Canadians, it’s become important to gain peace of mind with health insurance. The costs can add up for an uninsured person and it’s important to sign up for health insurance as soon…