Understanding health insurance

Employee benefits: Taxable or not?

May 08, 2024

Does your T4 say you made more than you thought you did? Did you consider your taxable benefits? Find out which of your employee benefits is taxable and which isn’t.

How will you pay to live if you can't work? Here's how disability insurance can help

February 16, 2024

Most of us don’t think of our income as our single biggest asset — but it is. Disability insurance is designed to protect it.

Health insurance in retirement: How to pay for your health costs

November 01, 2023

When you’re making your retirement budget, be aware that your province’s health insurance plan won’t cover all your health-care costs. So, plan how you’ll pay for what’s not covered.    

How to protect your finances from a health crisis

May 05, 2023

A serious illness can affect your finances as much as it impacts your health. Get the ball rolling and find out what you can do to protect yourself and your family. You’ll feel happier knowing that everything can fall into place.

Can critical illness insurance for your child help you and your family?

November 22, 2022

Your child’s serious illness can affect the whole family physically, emotionally & financially. Child critical illness insurance can ease the strain.

11 questions to ask about benefits when you’re job hunting

September 12, 2022

Are you job hunting and interviewing? Here’s why employee benefits are important (and some things to consider before you accept).

6 health insurance mistakes to avoid

July 12, 2022

Protect yourself from common health insurance mistakes with these tips from a financial advisor. 

Family insurance: How to choose the right health insurance plan

June 22, 2022

Personal health insurance. Critical illness insurance. Disability insurance. Long-term care insurance. Here’s a quick way to compare their key features and find out what’s right for you and your loved ones.

How to plan for options for long-term care

June 14, 2022

The right health insurance can help you get the best long-term care available, where and when you need it. Find out how.

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Tools & calculators

Critical illness calculator

A serious illness can cost you a lot more than what your government health plan will pay for, once you factor in things like lost income, health-care expenses and other costs.

Life expectancy calculator

Use this calculator to estimate how long you might live and to see what you can do to live a longer, healthier life – now and in retirement.

Life insurance calculator

Calculate how much life insurance you might need to help protect the people you love if you die.

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