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In a year of constant change, are benefit plans keeping up?

In a March 2020 survey, 591 employers across Canada told us how they’re rethinking their group benefits plans. These employers came from companies of all sizes and across all industries.

About the report

The comprehensive Sun Life and Ipsos survey includes more insights into:

  • How much employers plan to invest in their plans
  • Where employers stand on ROI of benefit plans
  • The priority of investing in mental health
  • Balancing protection against catastrophic versus everyday health needs
  • The shift towards flexibility, choice and digital solutions

You’ll also find complementary information to help you put new knowledge into action:

  • Recommendations to support employee mental health from Sun Life and the Canadian Psychological Association
  • Innovations in mental health treatments and services
  • Guidance for measuring and analyzing your own plan
  • A simple route to providing more digital health solutions in your plan

See how your plan compares

Shaping group benefits: Employer insights that are helping guide the plans of the future can help you determine how your plan compares to others across Canada.

Do the survey results get you thinking about your plan?

For Clients with less than 50 employees, please contact your Client Service Administrator at 1-877-786-7227.

For Clients with more than 50 employees, please contact your Sun Life Group Benefits representative.