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  1. Equitable Life Group Benefits Bulletin – October 2020

    In this issue:

    • Group benefits enrolment just got a lot easier*
    • Critical Illness added to myFlex Benefits® selection tool**
    • ASO dental available down to 3 lives
    • QDIPC updates terms and conditions for 2021*

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    **Indicates content that will be shared with myFlex Benefits groups only

    Group benefits enrolment just got a lot easier*

    Our Online Plan Member Enrolment tool now makes it simple to add new employees to the benefits plan.

    Enrolling new plan members can be overwhelming – for both you, your clients and their employees. It’s challenging to ensure plan members complete the necessary paperwork before the enrolment deadline, and time consuming to manually load new members.

    That’s why we’re updating our plan member enrolment experience. Beginning November 2nd, 2020, all Equitable Life groups will be able to easily enrol new employees in the benefits plan with our Online Plan Member Enrolment Tool.

    Benefits of Online Plan Member Enrolment

    Our Online Plan Member Enrolment tool offers a more secure and efficient option to traditional paper enrolment. Employees are able to enrol in their benefits plan in just minutes from their computer or mobile device.

    The user-friendly interface was built with the plan member in mind. They can easily enter all their enrolment information, including dependent details, banking information for direct deposit of claim payments and details for coordination of benefits. They can even designate their beneficiary electronically.

    The online enrolment tool also lessens the effort for plan administrators to onboard new hires. The tool reduces errors and rework that can occur due to spelling mistakes or missing information on paper forms. And the days of chasing plan members for their paper enrolment forms are gone. Once they enter a few employee details, our system will automatically send out an email to each plan member, inviting them to enrol in their benefits program. And there will be no need to send reminders or follow up with employees about their benefits enrolment. It’s all done automatically.

    Online plan member enrolment is available to all traditional and myFlex Benefits plan administrators with update access beginning November 2nd, 2020. Plan administrators just choose “New” from the “Certificate” view in EquitableHealth.ca to get started.

    This enhancement is for plan administrators who have update access on EquitableHealth.ca. If your clients are not sure if they have update access, they can contact their Equitable Life Client Relationship Specialist or myFlex Benefits Team for support.

    Learn More

    We’ve created Online Plan Member Enrolment User Guides to support your clients and their plan members with this new tool:

    We’re also offering a series of webinars to help your clients learn about Online Plan Member Enrolment. Plan administrators will receive an invitation with links to register for the time that best suits their schedule.

    Help your clients spend less time administering group benefits. Contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager to learn more about our enhanced online plan member enrolment.

    Critical Illness added to myFlex Benefits selection tool*

    For many employers, mandatory Critical Illness (CI) coverage is an important part of their group benefits package. It provides proactive protection against life-altering illness, helping give plan members and their families a sense of security.

    While CI is available on myFlex Benefits plans, it was not built into our benefits selection tool since there is no action required by the plan member.

    Beginning November 2nd, 2020, we are adding a CI page to the myFlex Benefits selection tool that appears when this coverage is included as part of the plan. There are no options to choose – plan members simply review their CI coverage and carry on with the benefits selection process. It keeps the process smooth, while ensuring plan members fully appreciate their employer’s contributions.

    Adding CI to the benefits selection tool also simplifies the budgeting process for employers. Now that CI is included in the selection tool, employers no longer need to break out the amount billed for CI from their contribution per employee when loading flex allocations.

    To learn more about our myFlex Benefits selection tool or Critical Illness coverage for myFlex Benefits, contact your myFlex Sales Manager.

    ASO dental available down to 3 lives

    Beginning November 2nd, 2020, groups with as few as three full-time employees will be able to self-insure their Equitable Life dental benefits with an Administrative Services Only (ASO) funding arrangement.

    Currently, dental benefits are only available on an ASO basis for groups with 20 lives or more.

    In an ASO arrangement, Equitable Life administers the benefits plan but does not insure it. The plan sponsor pays for all eligible claims, as well as the expenses of administering the plan.

    Why ASO?

    Choosing an ASO funding arrangement allows plan sponsors to save on premiums. With a traditional insured funding arrangement, a portion of every premium dollar includes a charge for the risk that the insurer is assuming to cover the claims.

    With an ASO arrangement, the plan sponsor assumes all risk, so they avoid the risk charge. And since dental claims are usually more predictable than other benefits, there is typically less risk involved in covering those claims.

    For more information, contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager.

    QDIPC updates terms and conditions for 2021*

    Every year, the Quebec Drug Insurance Pooling Corporation (QDIPC) reviews the terms and conditions for the high-cost pooling system in the province. Based on its latest review, QDIPC is revising its pooling levels and fees for 2021 to reflect trends in the volume of claims submitted to the pool, particularly catastrophic claims.

    Size of group (# of certificates) Threshold per certificate 2021 Annual factor (without dependents) Annual factor (with dependents)
    Fewer than 25 $8,000 $251.00 $691.00
    25 - 49 $16,500 $165.00 $455.00
    50 - 124 $32,500 $94.00 $258.00
    125 - 249 $47,500 $68.00 $187.00
    250 - 499 $72,000 $49.00 $135.00
    500 - 999 $95,000 $40.00 $111.00
    1,000 - 3,999 $120,000 $35.00 $95.00
    4,000 - 5,999 $300,000 $16.00 $44.00
    6,000 and over Free market - Groups not subject to Quebec Industry Pooling Free market - Groups not subject to Quebec Industry Pooling Free market - Groups not subject to Quebec Industry Pooling

    We will apply the new pooling levels and fees to future renewal calculations that involve Quebec plan members.

  2. [pdf] Pivotal Select Contract and Information Folder
  3. Taking the guess work out of market volatility with Equitable Life

     

    Investing during market highs and market lows can leave even the most seasoned investors scratching their heads. Knowing when to buy and when to sell is not easy, but disciplined investing can be.

    Dollar cost averaging with Equitable Life® is designed to provide a long-term investment solution. This strategy helps take the guesswork out of knowing when to get into the market. It can also provide consistency for a long-term financial plan regardless of whether there is a lot or a little to invest.
     
    And for a limited time only, we’ve increased the initial commission for the CB5 sales option from 5.6% to 7.0% on Pivotal Select™ segregated funds*, effective from May 20 to August 31, 2022.** During this time, advisors earn the increased full initial commission even if funds are placed into Equitable Life Money Market Fund to start the PAC.
     
    For more information on dollar cost averaging, please contact your Equitable Life Regional Investment Sales Manager.

     

     
     
    * Applies to FundSERV trades occurring between May 20 and August 31, 2022. Initial commission on non-FundSERV trades occurring between May 20 to August 31, 2022 increases from 4% to 5%. Initial commission is subject to a chargeback.
    ** Equitable Life reserves the right to end the campaign at any time and without notice.
     
    ™or ® denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
     
     
  4. Administration Reference Guide for Individual Wealth
  5. Equitable Life offers more than 60 years of RSP innovation


    In 1957, Equitable Life® began offering a Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). That is more than 60 years of RSP innovation in the Canadian marketplace. Today, Equitable Life offers two great accumulating RSP products to meet your clients’ needs.

    These products provide both protection and flexibility for your clients. They also provide the tax savings and benefits of an RSP. Get your clients to start saving to their RSP now. Make RSP contributions a financial priority each year. 

    This year’s RSP deadline is March 1, 2022. This will be the last day that an RSP deposit can reduce your clients’ 2021 taxable income.

    If your client is looking to convert registered savings to guaranteed income, click here to learn more about Equitable Life’s payout annuity options.

    Need additional support? Contact your local Regional Investment Sales Manager today.

  6. Easier than ever with Equitable and EZtransact Equitable® keeps improving our digital self-serve tool, EZtransact®. Our latest enhancements make it easier than ever to do business with us.

    What's new?
    Dollar cost averaging transaction
    • Advisors can now submit new dollar cost averaging requests through the Fund Switch transaction in EZtransact. A new recurring switch type is available.
    • When submitting a new request, you'll need to enter the amount, frequency, date of transfers, and the funds involved.
    • If a client has an active request, you can change the amount, frequency, date, and funds.
    • After you submit the request, the client will get an email to sign. Once they e-sign, the request goes directly to Equitable.

    Other recent enhancements include: See what advisors are saying about our updates and advance your sales process with EZtransact. If you have questions, contact your Director, Investment Sales.

    Date posted: December 11, 2024
  7. Large insurance case? Expert help starts here.

    Ask our Experts Episode 3

    At Equitable, we’re committed to the large case market. Our dedicated team of experts have a wealth of knowledge and experience. They’re here to support you and to help get your large case from application through to policy placement. 

    Today, we are thrilled to share the third episode of Ask our Experts featuring Mark Warywoda, Public Investments VP. Watch it now! 

    Mark shares his thoughts on:
    • The benefits of Equitable’s PAR fund
    • The key advantages of mutuality
    • The golden rule of investing: staying focussed on the long term.

    In case you haven’t seen it…
    • Watch Ask our Experts Episode 1 with Cindy Shirley, Chief Underwriter and Claims Risk Management. 
    • Watch Ask our Experts Episode 2 with Kevin Till, AVP of Individual Life Pricing. 





    Learn more:
    Visit our large case markets webpage to learn more about our team of dedicated experts. 

    Do you have a large case opportunity? Talk to your wholesaler to learn more. 
  8. Exchanges
  9. Policy change begins eDelivery of contracts and documentation Effective February 16, requested contract changes for inforce Life policies will be completed as per our usual process. However, the contracts and documentation will now be sent out electronically.
     
    We are leveraging the same electronic delivery solution as the New Business process currently in place. An acknowledgement or e-signature will be required to electronically complete the requested change.
     
    Advisors/MGA and Policy Owners will receive an e-mail notification when review, acceptance or eSignature are required.
     
    Looking for more information?
    Additional details regarding the process can be found here and in the FAQ.
    Please contact your Regional Sales Manager if you have any questions.
  10. Commission schedule update We’re pleased to share that we’ve released a new and improved Commission Schedule (Schedule “A”), effective October 27, 2025.  

    What’ s new
    • The Commission Schedule (Schedule “A”) now includes all commission details, including FundSERV commissions.
    • The “FundSERV – Producer Commission Schedule (Schedule B)” document has been discontinued.
    • The schedule has been redesigned to offer greater clarity through plain language and improved structure.

    What hasn’t changed
    • There are no changes to any commission rates or provisions.
    If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your appropriate Director of Investment Sales or Insurance Sales.