Wellness Weekly
Your weekly source for articles designed to enhance your health and wellness
February focus: Supporting your heart health through your benefits
February is an ideal time to refocus on heart health. It is also a chance to explore the supports already available through your Saskatchewan Blue Cross benefits plan. Whether you are working to manage a chronic condition or to build healthier daily habits, your plan includes resources to help. ...
Read MoreWhat Is Personal Health Insurance and Why Do Saskatchewan Residents Need It?
Your Saskatchewan Health Card covers doctor visits and hospital stays, but you’ll still need to pay out of pocket for prescription drugs, dental work, glasses and physiotherapy. These expenses can easily reach thousands of dollars annually. Personal health insurance fills these gaps by reimbursi...
Read MoreWhat 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...
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