Creating a better benefits experience

Novel Coronavirus precautions

In late December, several cases of pneumonia were reported in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. Chinese authorities confirmed that they had identified a new coronavirus (a family of viruses that range from the common cold to more severe viruses).

Industry news

Change to OHIP Out-of-Country claims

As of January 1, 2020, all Out-of-Country claims for Ontario residents now need to be submitted under your Group Benefits plan, without first being sent to OHIP.

Industry news

Telepsychiatry: Accessible mental healthcare

Canada has a serious shortage of psychiatrists which is likely to worsen, as demand for treatment grows and supply declines.

Education and Wellness

Looking back on a year of change

We made great progress on our transformation journey this year, with the aim of giving our customers the best digital experience in the industry.

Technology

Travel Bulletin

We want to help make sure plan members have a safe and happy trip, especially if they are travelling outside of Canada, so we have some tips to share.

Education and Wellness

The Wellness Report

Take the pulse of your organization's mental, financial and physical wellness with The Wellness Report from Manulife.

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BC & Biosimilars

Find out from Manulife what actions plan members on biologics need to take based on British Columbia's Biosimilar Initiative.

Drug plan

Let’s help reduce the risk for people taking opioid painkillers

Direct plan members to Manulife's opioid education materials to help reduce the risk for people taking opioid painkillers.

Drug plan

Moving to Pay-Direct Drug (PDD) Plan

Improve cost management for group plans and convenience for plan members with Manulife's Pay-Direct Drug (PDD) Plan.

Drug plan

Gov’t addresses rising drug costs

Learn why Manulife supports the federal government's recently announced steps to address rising drug costs.

Drug plan

In-Canada Medical Travel

Help plan members get the healthcare they need far from home with Manulife's new In-Canada Medical travel coverage.

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Healthcare Online

Reduce plan member treatment delays with 24/7 access to doctors and nurses through Manulife's Healthcare Online.

Education and Wellness

Quantity limits on blood glucose test strips

Better manage drug costs with Manulife's annual limit on blood glucose test strips for plan members with diabetes.

Drug plan

A new approach to opioid management

Protect plan members with Manulife's Opioid Management Program, which starts with a short-term supply and tries short-acting opioids first.

Drug plan

Helping to cut through the haze of confusion around medical marijuana

Access a detailed feature sheet describing Manulife's unique, fully integrated Medical Marijuana Program.

Drug plan

Smart pill bottle pilot

Learn about a first-to-market Manulife pilot that uses smart pill bottle technology to improve the way plan members take their medications.

Drug plan

National Pharmacare

Learn how Manulife is representing plan sponsors' interests in the National Pharmacare discussion.

Industry news

Controlled, caring support for members who need medical marijuana

Give plan members approved for marijuana coverage access to guidance from specially trained pharmacists through Manulife's partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart.

Drug plan

Your claim has been received...

Learn how Manulife's email claim confirmations notify plan members that their claims are being worked on.

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Technology

Enhanced Private Duty Nursing Experience

Members can get enhanced personalized guidance and support for their Private Duty Nursing (PDN) needs.

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Online Disability Claims

Learn how Manulife's introduction of online disability claims improves convenience for plan members.

Technology

Learn how members can get more… with no extra costs or administration for your plan

Add Manulife's Personal Life to your benefits plan at no cost and with no medical questions for plan members.

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Spending accounts

Better control plan costs with Manulife's enhanced Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account.

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Quebec See Better to Succeed Program Updates

As noted in October Edition of Advance Hub effective September 1, 2019, RAMQ will reimburse $250 per two-year period for the purchase of prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses for any child under 18 through the new financial assistance program See Better to Succeed.

Did you know?

The See Better to Succeed financial assistance program became effective September 1st, 2019. The program offers a reimbursement of $250 every 2 years following the purchase of eyeglasses or contact lenses for any child under the age of 18.

Quebec vision care program for children under 18 now available

As of September 1, 2019, RAMQ will reimburse $250 per two-year period for the purchase of prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses for any child under 18 through the new financial assistance program See Better to Succeed.

New agreement with pharmacists in Quebec

Improved plan design options now possible for your plan members in Quebec – learn more

Industry news

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