The last time I checked, we’re up to 22 Canadian insurance companies that provide employee benefits coverage. Keep in mind that Blue Cross operates 6 (yes, SIX) different companies across the country (Pacific Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, Alberta Blue Cross, Manitoba Blue Cross, Blue Cross Life, and Saskatchewan Blue Cross). So, really, that list…
Could this be a sign of things to come? “BBD (Benefits By Design) is proud to announce our new benefits arrangement with Costco Pharmacy as of November 1st, 2011.” BBD will be offering Green Shield Canada plan members a $5 discount per prescription filled at a Costco pharmacy. Before I go any further, for those…
In my last post about some of the insurance companies lowering their trend factor (to see the post, click here), I mentioned that I would let you know when other companies also lower their trend factor. Well, I didn’t think it would happen this fast. I was at a meeting this morning, and I found…
