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  1. A New Universal Life Insurance Solution for the 21st Century – Available NOW! Introducing a new universal life solution built for the 21st century: Equitable Generations™ universal life insurance is available for sale NOW!


    Check out our Equitable Generations universal life splash page: www.equitable.ca/ul

     
    Our new Equitable Generations universal life insurance
    Equitable Generations is a universal life product that offers investment options that resonate with today’s 21st century client while reducing every fee possible. It also reduces the cost of insurance to help clients maximize their opportunity to purchase coverage and build tax-advantaged wealth.

    NEW: EZstartTM Generations
    Today we are launching EZstart Generations which is:
     
    • A mobile-optimized tool for advisors
    • Designed to start a conversation and provide a possible universal life solution in under one minute
    • Goals based - you can see how Equitable Generations™ universal life insurance can perform at different stages of a client’s life.
    Give it a try and use this tool as you are starting the conversation about universal life solutions with clients. EZstart links directly to the EZcomplete® online application for an easy digital experience.
     
    NEW: SMS
    Effective today, September 26, 2022 when you submit an application, you can opt-in to receive text message updates for your new business applications.
    That’s a text message when:
    • The application is received,
    • A decision has been made by Equitable Life,
    • The policy is ready for delivery, and
    • The commissions have been triggered.
    Please note, this number is not monitored for incoming texts. Please contact Customer Service with any questions.
    Learn more

    Find all the exciting details on our virtual launch splash page (www.equitable.ca/ul) and watch our informative videos to get all the information you need to start selling Equitable Generations universal life.


    Check out our Equitable Generations universal life splash page: www.equitable.ca/ul


    Click on the Marketing Materials tab on EquiNet® for all of our new Equitable Generations marketing materials.

    Please contact your Regional Sales Manager for more information. 

     
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  2. Update: Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefit Extension As it proposed in its 2022 Budget, the federal government has confirmed it is extending the Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits period from 15 weeks to 26 weeks later this year. The official implementation date and details have not yet been confirmed by the government and we will share further details once they are available. In the meantime, here’s what you need to know.
     
    We will not require or implement any changes to our disability plan designs based on this extension. However, plan sponsors may wish to amend their short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) plans and policies to align with the new 26-week EI period. 

    Impact to short-term disability (STD) benefits integrated with EI

    Plan sponsors with EI-integrated STD may wish to adjust their benefits to line up with the new 26-week extension. 

    Impact to plans with no STD benefits

    For plan sponsors who do not offer STD, they have the option of adjusting their LTD plans to the new 26-week elimination period if members claim EI prior to LTD. This adjustment would help to avoid the plan member receiving disability and EI payments at the same time and potentially being required to return funds due to overpayment. 

    Considerations for plan sponsors

    Plan sponsors who amend their STD or LTD policies to align with the new 26-week EI period should note that there may be inadvertent delays to their employees’ return to work. While collecting EI, injured or ill employees do not benefit from our early intervention services or rigorous claims management practices that could help them get back to work sooner. So, by delaying the availability of STD or LTD coverage, the advantages that these programs are intended to provide could also be delayed. 

    Impact to Premium Reduction Program (PRP)

    The Premium Reduction Program (PRP) allows employers with eligible short-term disability plans to pay lower EI premiums. The eligibility criteria have not changed at this time. The government plans to review the PRP in 2024.

    Questions

    If you have questions about these changes or what they mean for your clients’ disability plans, please contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager.
     
  3. Responding to Ontario’s biosimilar switch initiative

    We are changing coverage for some biologic drugs in Ontario in response to the province’s biosimilar initiative. These changes will help protect your clients’ plans from additional drug costs that may result from this government policy while providing access to equally safe and effective lower-cost biosimilars.

    Ontario’s provincial biosimilar initiative
    Announced in December 2022, Ontario’s biosimilar switch program ends coverage of eight biologic drugs for Ontario residents covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB). The transition to biosimilar versions of these drugs began on March 31, 2023. ODB recipients using these drugs will be required to switch to biosimilar versions of these drugs by December 29, 2023, to maintain their provincial coverage

    Equitable Life’s response
    To ensure this provincial change doesn’t result in your clients paying additional and avoidable drug costs, we are changing coverage in Ontario for most biologic drugs included in the provincial initiative.

    Beginning October 1, 2023, plan members in Ontario will no longer be eligible for most originator biologic drugs if they have a condition for which Health Canada has approved a lower cost biosimilar version of the drug.** These plan members will be required to switch to a biosimilar version of the drug to maintain coverage under their Equitable Life plan. 

    Communicating this change to plan members
    We will inform any affected plan members in early August of the need to switch their medications so that they have ample time to change their prescriptions and avoid any interruptions in treatment or coverage. 

    Will this change impact my clients’ rates?
    Any cost savings associated with the change will be factored in at renewal.

    What is the difference between biologics and biosimilars?
    Biologics are drugs that are engineered using living organisms like yeast and bacteria. The first version of a biologic developed is known as the “originator” biologic. Biosimilars are highly similar to the drugs they are based on and Health Canada considers them to be equally safe and effective for approved conditions

    Questions?
    If you have any questions about this change, please contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager.

    ** The list of affected drugs is dynamic and will change as Ontario includes more biologic drugs in its biosimilar initiative, as new biosimilars come onto the market, and as we make changes in drug eligibility.
  4. Introducing a new Pivotal Select sales charge option from Equitable Life of Canada

     

    Equitable Life® is adding a No Load Chargeback (NL-CB) sales option to its Pivotal Select™ segregated funds lineup. The new option provides an additional choice to the existing Low Load (LL), No Load (NL) and Deferred Sales Charge (DSC) options. 

    Equitable’s new NL-CB option will provide more choices to both client and advisor. Equitable® offers a competitive initial commission and a 36-month chargeback schedule.

    By offering the choice of four sales charge options, as well as the choice between three distinct guarantee classes: Investment Class (75/75), Estate Class (75/100) and Protection Class (100/100), and a diverse selection of investment funds, the Pivotal Select contract provides the flexibility to build an investment solution that meets the needs of your clients.

    For more information about Equitable’s NL-CB or any of Equitable’s products, contact your local Regional Investment Sales Manager or our Advisor Services team at 1.866.884.7427 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET or email savingsretirement@equitable.ca

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  6. Dialogue Virtual Healthcare now available to add to Equitable Life benefits plans

    We’re pleased to announce we are partnering with Dialogue, Canada’s leading virtual health provider, to offer unlimited and on-demand virtual access to primary healthcare practitioners.
     
    Virtual Healthcare is the latest addition to our HealthConnector suite of health and wellness services. It is available to add to all Equitable Life benefits plans for an additional cost as of July 1, 2023.

    Features of Dialogue Virtual Healthcare
    Available 24/7, 365 days a year, Dialogue Virtual Healthcare provides access to unlimited non-urgent medical care for a wide range of health concerns. Plan members get fast access to the largest, most experienced and bilingual medical team in Canada for non-urgent medical issues. They also benefit from in-app prescription renewals and refills, personalized follow-ups after every consultation, and concierge-level navigation support for all referrals to in-person specialists when needed.

    Dialogue’s industry-leading platform provides an all-in-one patient journey to address health issues, reducing long wait times and time away for doctor appointments. Plan members and their families can access Dialogue Virtual Healthcare through the secure web portal or mobile app. The Dialogue medical team includes doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses. Plan members can use the service even if they’re already receiving care from a family doctor.


    Benefits of Virtual Healthcare

    For your clients
    By providing access to Virtual Healthcare, plan sponsors can help to:

    • Drive employee engagement;

    • Reduce absenteeism related to in-person medical appointments;

    • Manage chronic health issues;

    • Attract and retain top talent; and

    • Build a healthier workforce.

    For their plan members
    By providing easier access to primary healthcare practitioners, Virtual Healthcare can offer extra health and wellness support for plan members. It also supports members that may experience barriers to accessing in-person healthcare, such as:

    • Living in a remote location;

    • Work or family obligations during standard medical clinic hours;

    • Mobility challenges related to a disability; and

    • Transportation challenges.

    Learn more about bringing Dialogue Virtual Healthcare to your clients
    Click the link to learn more about Dialogue Virtual Healthcare : Welcome to Dialogue!

    Questions?
    To learn more about how your clients can add Virtual Healthcare to their benefits plan, please contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager.
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  8. Submit PADs in a fraction of the time? It’s true…


    Skip the paperwork and get Pre-Authorized Debit requests submitted instantly!

    Are you still submitting pre-authorized debit (PAD) requests via fax or email? You could be saving time and effort by using EZtransactTM instead:

    • Pick the client's name from your list of clients.

    • Choose the bank account from a list of pre-filled options.

    • Have the client e-sign the form.

    • Hit submit – form is sent to Equitable instantly.

    • Your MGA office receives a copy at the same time.

     
    No more scanning, saving, uploading, emailing, or faxing.

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    Get to know EZtransact in time for RRSP season and fast-forward your sales process.


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  9. Equitable Life presents Invesco Canada – Global perspectives in a highly uncertain time
    The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the global economy. Uncertainty in the market is leaving investors unsure of what is next and asking where do we go from here? Please join Michael Hatcher, Head of Global Equities and Director of Research for Invesco Canada as he shares his insight in the global equity space.   

    Equitable Life® is pleased to highlight access to Invesco Global Companies Fund, Invesco International Companies Fund, and Invesco Europlus Fund in the Pivotal Select™ segregated fund line-up.
     
    Register now
     
    Continuing Education Credits
    This webinar has been submitted for continuing education (CE) approval with the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council for all provinces excluding Quebec. Upon approval, you will be sent an email notification to come back to the webinar presentation console to download your personalized certificate from the tool bar. In order to be eligible for CE credits, you must register individually, watch the webcast in full and complete a short quiz. This webcast is available in English only.
     
  10. Open doors with our updated CI & UL solutions! Have you heard the news? On October 8th, we rolled out several updates to our competitive Equitable® product lineup—including our Critical Illness (CI) and Universal Life (UL) plans. 

    These updates are all about cost savings for clients and helping advisors like you grow your business. And the response has been fantastic!


    What’s new for CI and UL?

    1. Lower monthly costs for new EquiLiving® critical illness (CI) policies paid monthly – hello savings!

    •    The monthly modal factor for CI decreased from 0.09 to 0.0867.
    •        The monthly policy fee decreased from $4.50 to $4.34.

    *Note:  EquiLiving premium rates and annual policy fees have not changed. 

    2. Lower monthly costs for UL policies with CI riders added – now it’s more affordable to add CI coverage when selling UL!



    Commissions got a makeover too

    Good news! Commissions on Term and EquiLiving CI policies are now calculated based on the total premium paid for the policy year—even if clients opt for monthly payments. No more annual premium commission calculations!

    Learn more! 

    Questions? Contact your Equitable wholesaler for all the details.

    Cheers to savings and growing your business with Equitable!





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