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  3. Reminder: Deadline to opt out of Alberta biosimilar coverage changes

    In November 2020, we announced via eNews that on March 15, 2021, we are changing coverage for some biologic drugs in Alberta in response to the province’s Biosimilar Initiative. These changes will help protect your client’s plans from additional drug costs while still providing access to equally safe and effective biosimilars.

    Do my clients need to take any action?

    Traditional groups who wish to opt out of this change and maintain coverage of these originator biologics for Alberta plan members can submit a policy amendment. Amendments must be submitted no later than January 15, 2021.

    Advisors with myFlex Benefits clients who wish to maintain coverage of these originator biologics for Alberta plan members should speak to their myFlex Sales Manager to confirm their eligibility to opt out of this change.

    Otherwise, no action is required on their part. Plan members taking these biologics will be contacted directly to allow them ample time to change their prescription. Any cost savings associated with the change will be factored in at renewal.

    Questions?

    We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you understand Alberta’s Biosimilar Initiative. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please contact your Equitable Life Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager.

  4. Enhancements to ID Verification and Business Forms

    We have made enhancements to some of our forms and created an additional form to help make it easier for you to do business with Equitable Life®.
     
    The first enhancement is an update to the ID Verification section to allow for Third Party ID Verification when a client doesn’t want to provide ID documents to an Advisor. They are now given additional options to either use the Alternative Identification requirements, or consent to Equitable Life verifying their identity through a third party service provider. We’ve also clarified in the Advisor declaration that they can’t sign for their own policies as they aren’t able to validate their own ID.

    The above changes have been made to the following forms:

     
    The second enhancement is an update to Business forms. We’ve created a new form, 2004 Signing Authorities Certificate, to help Businesses provide the Signing Authority information needed more easily!  Forms 594 and 682ENT have been updated to point to the new Form 2004 and also have new “Ownership structure” requirements added in section 2.

    View the below forms for details on these changes:
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  6. NEW – Online courses for CE Credits from Individual Insurance Needing continuing education credits?
    Equitable® is excited to introduce two new online courses focusing on Universal Life and Critical Illness insurance that provide immediate CE credits upon completion. The courses allow you to learn at your own pace and earn CE Credits quickly and easily. Both courses are accredited by AIC, ICM, the Institute, and La Chambre*.
     
    New courses:
    1) Where UL fits in your product portfolio
    2) Building your business with Critical Illness insurance
     
    A few important notes before you get started:
    ● The programs are hosted on Teachable: https://equitable-life-education.teachable.com/
    ● Username: Please use your email that you are contracted with.
    ● Password: Equitable
    ● Please use Google Chrome to access the courses.

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    Check out our new individual insurance online learning centre on EquiNet® to stay up to date on new courses and find out more information on the topics provided. While you’re there, don’t forget to take our Path to Success course!
     
    Questions?
    Contact your local wholesaler.
     
    Are you having trouble logging in?
    Email equitablelifemarketing@equitable.ca for assistance.
     

     
    *Please select the course with “QC credits” in the title for La Chambre credits.
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  7. Make your next audit a breeze

    New – Online CE Course: Ensuring a Compliant, Needs-based Insurance sale


    When regulators and auditors come knocking on your door, make sure you are prepared. Well documented, needs-based sales evidence may help protect you and demonstrate that you were acting in your clients’ interest. 

    Make your next audit a breeze with the tips you will learn in this course and earn CE credits at the same time (AIC, Advocis and ICM credits available only). 

    “The Approach” to supporting suitable, needs-based sales
     
    The CLHIA recommends six supporting elements to make a suitable, needs-based sale. Equitable® created this reference presentation, “Ensuring a Compliant, Needs-based Insurance Sale” that leverages The Approach to explain the requirements for each step, along with the documentation to retain in the client file.

    Get started now

    A few important notes:
    ● This program is hosted on Teachable: https://equitable-life-education.teachable.com/ 
    ● Username: Please use your email that you are contracted with.
    ● Password: Equitable
    ● Please use Google Chrome to access the courses.

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    Looking for more CE accredited training courses?

    Check out our new individual insurance online learning centre on EquiNet® to stay up to date on new courses and find out more information on the topics provided. 

    Questions?
    Contact your local wholesaler.

    Are you having trouble logging in?
    Email equitablelifemarketing@equitable.ca for assistance.

     
  8. Equitable Life Group Benefits Bulletin - July 2021

    In this issue:

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    Fabien Jeudy takes over as President and CEO*

    In March, we announced that Fabien Jeudy was appointed as Equitable Life’s next President and CEO. Jeudy officially took over on July 5th, succeeding Ronald Beettam, who is retiring after 16 years with the company.

    Jeudy is a collaborative leader with more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, leading actuarial, finance, risk management, distribution, marketing teams and operational teams in the Life & Health Insurance, Wealth Management and Group Benefits markets in Canada, the US, and Asia.

    Reminder: Equitable Life’s Guide to Accessing Virtual Healthcare*

    The demand for virtual healthcare services has increased as the pandemic is driving more people to access their health care providers from home.
     
    Thankfully, many virtual healthcare services are available for free to Canadians with provincial health care coverage. We have created a Guide to Accessing Virtual Healthcare for plan members to easily access a variety of virtual healthcare services. Our guide includes information and links to both free and paid virtual medical care options, including video appointments, health advice over the phone, emergency dental services, and more.
     
    You can find the guide on our website. It’s also available on our plan member website at EquitableHealth.ca.

    Mental health resources for plan members*

    Many Canadians have been experiencing increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our partnership with Homewood Health®, all of our clients and their plan members have access to a number of health and wellness resources designed to provide guidance and support.
     
    Homewood’s Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tool, i-Volve, can help plan members identify, challenge and overcome anxious thoughts, behaviours and emotions. Learn more about Online CBT or access i-Volve at Homeweb.ca/Equitable.
     
    As well, Homewood has a number of resources available to help support plan members dealing with increased anxiety during these uncertain times: Please encourage your clients to share these resources with their plan members. They are also available on our plan member website at EquitableHealth.ca.

    Recall of Philips CPAP machines*

    Last month, electronics company, Philips, issued a recall with Health Canada of some of its Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiLevel PAP) devices and Mechanical Ventilators. The recall was issued due to a foam abatement within the machines that can become loose and cause potential health risks.

    To qualify for repair or replacement of these devices, users must register their machine on the Philips website
     
    CPAP, BiLevel PAP devices and Mechanical Ventilators are eligible for coverage under an HCSA and under some Extended Health Care plans. Plan administrators may want to inform plan members of this recall if the devices are eligible for coverage under their plan. 
     
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