Wellness Weekly
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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 MoreHow To Get Health Insurance In Saskatchewan: A Step-by-Step Guide
In Saskatchewan, health insurance comprises both public and private options. Residents start by applying for provincial health coverage (the Saskatchewan Health Card) to access the majority of health services. This coverage is offered by the Ministry of Health. The process includes fulfilling ...
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...
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