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Welcome to Group Benefits news for business owners, plan administrators, and sponsors. Topics include Managing your Group Benefits plan, Group Benefits industry news, education, wellness, drug plans and technology.

How well versed do plan members need to be about their Manulife drug plans?

There’s an ever-growing list of tools and options to help plan members work with their doctors and pharmacists to get the best care and value from their drug plans. They just need to know where to find them.

September 21, 2022

Drug plan

How to launch diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices in your workplace

Commemorative occasions are good opportunities for employers to assess their diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) standards. But DEIB requires more than simply recognizing certain days of the year.

September 20, 2022

Education and Wellness

Help your plan members be productive by getting a good sleep

A good sleep helps with a range of critical body functions, restores your energy, helps repair muscle tissue and boosts both your metabolism and immune system. And it improves your mental health by refining your cognitive skills and regulating emotions.

September 09, 2022

Education and Wellness

A century of diabetes innovation: From insulin to diabetic technology

Last year marked the 100-year anniversary of insulin. An immense amount of innovation in diabetes treatment has continued over the years—from novel new therapies to advancements in blood sugar monitoring devices.

February 25, 2022

Technology

Optional benefits application is going digital

We know the best experience for you and your members is a digital one. That’s why we just launched a new application experience for optional life, critical illness and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

September 30, 2021

Technology

Manulife EFAP: An improved online experience for your plan members

We’re introducing exciting digital enhancements to the Manulife Employee and Family Assistance Program that will make it easier for your plan members and their families to get the support they need.

November 01, 2021

Technology