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  1. Tax impacts of the Canadian Dental Care Plan for your clients

    Tax impacts of the Canadian Dental Care Plan for your clients*


    Earlier this year, the government shared its progress on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). 

    The CDCP will be available to Canadians with an annual family income of less than $90,000 who do not have dental benefits. Co-pays will be waived for eligible Canadians with a family income of less than $70,000. 

    Canadians who have access to private dental coverage are not eligible for the CDCP. This means that your clients must now report on T4s/T4As if dental coverage** was available on December 31 of the reporting tax year for:
    • Employees,
    • Employees’ spouses and/or dependents,
    • Former employees, and
    • Spouses of deceased employees.
    **Potential dental coverage includes Health Care Spending Accounts.

    This new tax reporting requirement is mandatory starting with the 2023 tax year. Employee tax slips will include new boxes for employers to complete:
    • Box 45 (T4): Employer Offered Dental Benefits. This new box will be mandatory.
    • Box 015 (T4A): Payer Offered Dental Benefits. This new box will be mandatory if plan sponsors report in Box 016, Pension or Superannuation. The box will otherwise be optional.
    Your clients should complete the boxes using the code system below. They should choose the appropriate code based on whether Dental coverage was available to the plan member – not whether the plan member has chosen to participate in the coverage.  For example, if a plan member has waived coverage or has chosen not to participate in the plan, they would still have access to coverage.
    • Code 1: The plan member has no access to dental care insurance or coverage of dental services of any kind.
    • Code 2: Only the plan member has access to any dental care insurance, or coverage of dental services of any kind.
    • Code 3: The plan member, their spouse and their dependents have access to any dental care insurance, or coverage of dental services of any kind. 
    • Code 4: Only the plan member and their spouse have access to any dental care insurance, or coverage of dental services of any kind. 
    • Code 5: Only the plan member and their dependents have access to any dental care insurance, or coverage of dental services of any kind. 
    Your clients can find further information about completing tax slips for employees on the Canada Revenue Agency’s website:

    Reports for dependents

    We have a report available for plan members who have enrolled their dependents in benefits coverage. Your clients can contact their local service team representative to receive a copy of the report. We are working to make it available on our Advisor and PA websites.
     

    Questions

    For guidance on your tax slips and reporting obligations, please encourage your clients to contact their accountant, payroll provider or tax advisor.
     

    Supporting plan members affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict*


    Traumatic events continue to unfold in the Middle East. Enduring ongoing news of conflict and suffering could challenge many Canadians. During this difficult time, Equitable encourages affected clients and plan members to access the mental health support they need. 


    Support available to all Equitable plan members

    Large-scale traumatic news events can cause people to experience intense reactions. This puts a lot of strain on their mental health. Having coping mechanisms to deal with the current crisis can be a huge help. Any Equitable Life plan member who needs mental health support can visit Homeweb.ca/equitable to access online resources or contact Homewood at 1.888.707.2115.  
     

    Support available to plan members with the Homewood Health EFAP

    For your clients that have purchased Homewood Health’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), remind them that their plan members also have access to confidential counselling services. The EFAP provides plan members with 24/7 access to confidential counselling through a national network of mental health professionals. Whether it’s face-to-face, by phone, email, chat or video, plan members and their dependent family members will receive appropriate, timely support for the issue they’re dealing with. 
      

    Questions? 

    If you need more information, contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex account executive.

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  3. Stay connected with a NEW Web Illustration tool for Equimax

    Equitable Life® is pleased to announce the launch of our web illustration tool starting with Equimax® participating whole life insurance.

    This web illustration tool for Equimax is another way that Equitable Life is modernizing your experience and allowing you more flexibility to keep your business going while you’re on the road or meeting clients. This new illustration site is accessible on a web browser, so you can access it from a mobile device such as your phone, tablet, or iPad, and with MAC or Windows-based PCs or laptops.

    Access the new web illustration tool for Equimax by logging in to EquiNet® and clicking the button in the ribbon called Sales Illustration that now has a Web Illustrations option. Note that you have the option to continue running Equimax illustrations in the desktop illustration software, as it remains unchanged at this time.

    For future enhancements, we plan to integrate with EZcomplete®, to continue to make it easy to do business with Equitable Life.

    Visit the New Web illustration tool for Equimax® now.

    Questions? Please see our FAQ or contact your Regional Sales Manager.

    ® denotes a trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada

  4. Here is what our advisors are saying about Equitable’s EZtransact

    You asked US to make EZtransact™ even easier, so we did. We asked YOU to tell us what you think, and you are! Here is what our advisors are saying about Equitable’s EZtransact:

    thumbup-up-thumb-shine-like.png“EZtransact puts Equitable above all our product partners! This was so easy! Thank you!” - Michelle Rolston


    handshake.png“You've done an amazing job with the forms that are so easy to deal with now! Thank you”. - Jane Hanson

    group-team-people.png“You've got this thing running brilliant” - Gerald Kottke

    icon-heart-give-love-hand.png“Love the ease of this!” - Bradley Radke

    In case you missed the most recent updates to EZtransact, advisors can now help clients make segregated fund withdrawals for all account types, and transfer from one fund to another digitally using our self-serve tool. Comments from our advisors since these enhancements were made have been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you!

    Get to know EZtransact and fast-forward your sales process. If you have any questions, please contact your Director, Investment Sales, or Advisor Services Team Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET at 1-866-884-7427, or email savingsretirement@equitable.ca.

    Date posted: August 22, 2024 

  5. Show term and critical illness illustrations with ratings


    Rating options are now available in term and critical illness web illustrations. When you add a rating, the premium changes so clients can see the difference. This makes it easier to compare options and set expectations early.

    What’s new
    You can apply ratings to your term and critical illness web illustrations. When you choose a rating, the illustration and report update right away with the new premium.

    Benefits
       • Clear side‑by‑side comparisons
       • Illustrated options better fit client’s needs
       • Talk about options with more confidence

    How to use the rating feature
      1. In the web illustration, go to Personal Information.
      2. Select the Ratings checkbox.
         • This option also appears when adding a term rider or critical illness rider.

      3. Choose the rating type you want to illustrate:
         • Permanent amount (term)
         • Permanent percentage (term and critical illness)
         • Temporary amount (term)
    Once applied, the premium updates automatically and appears in the illustration report.

    Important to know
       • Illustrated ratings are for comparison purposes only.
       • When you submit an application, the system removes the illustrated rating.
       • The final rating is determined through underwriting.

    Improving your experience with more digital enhancements
    We’re always working to improve the web illustration experience based on your valued feedback.
    Here are some improvements you've asked for:
       • A confirmation box appears showing the rider selected is included in the illustration report.
       • When you’re signed into EquiNet your name and advisor code are included at the bottom of the illustration report.
    New design updates to the illustration reports now make it easier for you and clients to review. Use these clear and refreshed illustrations to help clients get the protection that best meets their needs.

    Questions
    Contact your Equitable wholesaler. For specific case support be sure to include:
       • the client name (if applicable);
       • the product (term or CI);
       • screenshot of the illustration settings.

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  8. 2025 – Celebrating a year of growth!

    Individual Insurance roundup

    Kicking off 2026 with excitement— we’re proud to reflect on the wins Equitable’s individual insurance team achieved in 2025! We added nearly 50,000 new policies, serviced over 450,000 existing insurance clients, and paid more than 1,300 claims. But there’s more! 

    Through the year, we introduced new digital tools and smart ways of working that made things easier for advisors and clients alike. It was a year of remarkable growth and impact. 

    Here’s a recap of some of our best moments of 2025.
    ● Faster juvenile policy approvals
    We launched a new way to approve juvenile policies. Families can now get insurance faster, and advisors spend less time waiting. This lets you and your Equitable underwriters focus on approving more complex insurance applications.

    ● Easier payment updates online
    Our new “update payment” feature on Client Access and EquiNet made it simple for clients to change banking details and payments online — no paperwork needed. Updates are made within three business days, giving clients more choice in the way they connect with us.

    ● Better fund information
    With Fundata, we created an enhanced web page for universal life policy investments. Now, advisors and clients can easily find fund performance details and use simple “favourite funds, search, and compare” tools. This makes it easy for clients to stay informed on their UL investments.

    ● More choices for universal life (UL) clients
    Our new 30/65 Rider for Equitable Generations™ UL plans gives clients more choice and flexibility—an affordable new way to add more coverage to their policies when needed.

    ● Flexible term exchange options
    New term 30/65 exchange option — a great addition! It provides more choice for clients that need to change their coverage as their needs evolve.

    ● Stable dividend scale interest rate
    We kept our market-leading dividend scale interest rate of 6.40%, providing participating policyholders with confidence and stability.

    ● New web tool for UL illustrations
    This new online tool puts UL sales illustrations at your fingertips online. You can view and save them from your laptop, making it easier than ever to manage your UL business. Try the new web illustration tool here.

    ● New term insurance rates
    In November, we introduced new term insurance rates. Our term rates are now among the best available! This makes it easier for clients to get the insurance coverage they need.

    Looking ahead
    In 2025, Equitable showed that trying new ideas, making things easier, and putting clients first truly matters. As 2026 begins, we’re focused on continuing this exciting momentum.

    Thank you for being on this journey with us and wishing you a very happy and successful year ahead!
  9. Access more fund performance information faster and easier



    Welcome to a new and improved Fund Overview & Performance  website for Equitable Life® segregated funds.

    A central location for:

    • fund performance and quartile rankings

    • daily and historical unit prices

    • fund information (available in web and PDF)

    • Fund Facts documents

    • MERs



    Highlights:

    • Save your favourite funds for easy access.

    • New fund search and filter tools by product, guarantee, asset class and sustainability.

    • Share features allow you to easily share fund information with clients.

    • Ability to compare fund performance of Equitable Life segregated funds.

    • Simulated backcasted returns for funds with less than five years of performance history.

     
    Check out the new Fund Overview & Performance webpage today to see how Equitable Life is making fund information faster and easier to access. Speak to your Regional Investment Sales Manager to learn more!
     
     

     ® denote a trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.

    Posted February 27, 2023

  10. Text Notifications keep you informed in real time on your Equitable individual insurance business Our text notification program that we launched a year ago has been very successful. Thousands of tech-savvy advisors like yourself are currently taking advantage of text message updates on their Equitable new business application status.
     
    Approximately 70% of new Equitable insurance applications submitted are choosing to receive real-time status updates via text notifications.
     
    Not using Text Notifications yet?
    To opt-in, next time you submit an online insurance application, simply check 'Yes' on the Advisor Report when asked “Would you like to receive text notifications (SMS) regarding this application?”  You can opt-out at anytime by texting "Stop."
     
    Questions? Contact your wholesaler for more information.