Healthy You
What Happens to Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance After Retirement?
Retirement marks the end of your paycheque — and for most people, the end of employer-paid health benefits too. The group insurance that covered your prescriptions, dental work and physiotherapy typically stops the day you leave your job, leaving you responsible for costs that can reach thousands...
Read MoreFinding calm this holiday season: Explore your Employee Family Assistance Program or Individual Assistance Program supports
The holidays can bring joy, but also stress, loneliness or seasonal challenges. Saskatchewan Blue Cross and its partners, Homewood Health and Cleveland Clinic Canada, offer confidential mental wellness supports and Virtual Care, keeping you and your dependents well cared for throughout the season...
Read MoreIs Private Health Insurance Worth It in Saskatchewan?
Many people in Saskatchewan rely on the province’s public health care system for their medical needs. At the same time, private health insurance raises questions for those looking to understand their coverage options. Understanding what the public system offers and where there may be gaps is a...
Read MoreDental Insurance Options For Saskatchewan Retirees
Many people in Saskatchewan start thinking about dental insurance as they approach retirement. Dental care is not fully covered by public health insurance, so planning for future dental costs is important. As people retire, employer-sponsored dental plans often end, and new coverage options be...
Read MoreThe Best Insurance Plans for Retirees in Saskatchewan
Your health insurance has a different role when you retire than during your working years. If you’re like many Saskatchewan residents, you’ve been covered by your employer’s benefit plan for years. But what happens to that coverage when you retire? If you’re in your 50s and early 60s, you’re prob...
Read MoreAging well: Prioritizing healthy aging
September marks Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate and empower actively aging adults to take proactive steps to age well. One of the best ways to do this is through preventative screening and support services! These tools can help you stay active, independent and thrive. A personal health o...
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