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Health Insurance Plan in Alberta and Extended Benefits
Canadians and permanent residents in Canada have access to government-funded healthcare by each province. The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) pays for medically necessary services as well as some dental care. Though residents don’t have to pay a monthly or...
Public and Private Health Insurance Plans in Quebec
All Quebec residents can participate in the province’s free health insurance plan, which is covered by Régie de I'assurance Maladie du Québec (RAMQ), the region's health insurance board. The RAMQ public health care plan takes care of all essential medical care for...
Ontario Health Insurance Plan and Supplementary Benefits
As citizens of Ontario, you and your employees likely participate in the province's health insurance, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). The province is able to provide OHIP coverage through a payroll tax deduction all working residents must pay. OHIP also...
What is Employment Insurance and Why It’s So Important
Employment insurance (EI) provides temporary financial assistance for Canadian citizens who recently lost their jobs. EI also applies to people who cannot work because of illness or due to being the primary caregiver of a family member. Table of Contents Who Pays...
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Boards
Almost all Canadian businesses must register with their provincial WCB (Workers' Compensation Board) and pay workers' compensation premiums. The specifics of workers' compensation insurance may vary among provinces. Table of Contents What is Workers’ Compensation?...
Complying With The Workers Compensation Board Is Critical
Almost all Canadian businesses must register with their provincial WCB (Workers' Compensation Board) and pay workers' compensation premiums. The specifics of workers' compensation insurance may vary among provinces. Table of Contents What is Workers’ Compensation?...
Understanding Short Term Disability In Canada
Canadians who are unable to work due to illness or injury can apply for short-term disability (STD), which usually provides benefits for up to six months. Let’s take a look at what short-term disability is, how it works, and who qualifies for benefits. Table of...
Understanding Long Term Disability in Canada
If you were recently diagnosed with an illness or injury that could impact your ability to do your job or continue working, long-term disability coverage is an immediate concern. Understanding the application process is critical for everyone since illness and injury...
Akira Health | Beyond Virtual Medicine
Virtual care goes beyond a pandemic boosted buzz word. Access to healthcare professionals anytime and anywhere improves outcomes and produces a strong return on investment for businesses and their employees alike. Akira Health is an industry leader in telemedicine and...
Dialogue, a Telemedicine Services Provider, Goes Public
The covid-19 pandemic changed the way we conduct business, socialize, and live. While virtual meetings, video calls, and virtual desktops were around before, these technologies surged in popularity across the globe in almost every field and are likely here to...
