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  1. Easy and convenient digital options for your clients and their members

    During this time of physical distancing, people are looking for ways to interact with their providers virtually. We have several convenient digital options available to make it easier for Plan Members and for Plan Administrators. Below is an overview to refer to when you're meeting with your clients. Or you can download this PDF version

    For Plan Administrators:

    Plan Administrator Portal (EquitableHealth.ca)

    Our secure portal allows Plan Administrators to easily manage their plan anytime and anywhere. Instead of printing and mailing forms, Plan Administrators can make real-time updates at their convenience. The site also makes it easy to view or upload forms and other important documents, retrieve billing information, estimate monthly premium costs, and view announcements, tips and reminders. Plan Administrators can visit www.equitablehealth.ca to activate their account.

    Online Plan Member Enrolment

    Our Online Plan Member Enrolment tool simplifies the onboarding process for both Plan Administrators and Plan Members and offers a more secure and efficient alternative to traditional paper enrolment. The user-friendly interface allows Plan Members to easily enrol in their benefits plan in just minutes from their computer or mobile device. That saves work for Plan Administrators by eliminating the need to manage paper forms. And since Plan Members receive automatic reminders, it reduces late applicants and eliminates the need to chase down Plan Members for their paperwork. (This option is currently only available for new clients. It will soon be available for existing clients to add new hires.)

    Digital Welcome Kits

    Instead of paper kits that can easily get lost or quickly become outdated, Plan Members receive personalized welcome kits via an interactive email, including instructions on how to activate their online group benefits account, download their digital benefits card, submit claims from their computer or mobile device, review their coverage details, and explore their health and wellness resources.

    Easy automated payments

    Automated payments are a convenient way to avoid missed payments, suspended claims and disruption. Plan Administrators simply need to complete thepre-authorized debit formand send to GroupCollection@equitable.ca. Or contact Group Collections about online banking and electronic funds transfer (EFT).

    We can help

    For assistance, Plan Administrators can contact their Client Relationship Specialist or our Web Services team at 1.800.265.4556 ext. 283 or groupbenefitsadmin@equitable.ca.

    For Plan Members:

    Plan Member Portal (EquitableHealth.ca)

    By logging into EquitableHealth.ca, Plan Members have secure 24/7 access to their personalized Group Benefits account where they can submit claims, view their claims status and history, and review their coverage details from their computer or mobile device. They can also visit Equitable HealthConnector®, our suite of services to help employees stay healthy and productive. They can simply visit www.equitablehealth.ca to activate their Group Benefits account.

    Electronic Claim Payments and Notifications

    Once Plan Members have activated their Group Benefits account on EquitableHealth.ca, they can easily get set up to receive their claim payments via direct deposit, and their claim notifications via email. Once logged in they simply click “My Information” and enter the required information.

    EZClaim Mobile App

    Submitting claims is fast, easy and secure with the Equitable EZClaim® mobile app. Plan Members can submit health and dental claims and receive payments directly to their bank account via direct deposit. Most claims are processed within three business days; some are processed in as little as 24 hours. They simply download the EZClaim app for their iPhone®, or Android™ device, fill out the interactive health or dental claim form, attach their receipt and submit.

    Digital Benefits Cards

    Instead of digging through their wallets, Plan Members can download a digital version of their benefits card on their mobile device via the Equitable EZClaim® Mobile app to easily provide coverage details to health providers.

    We can help

    We’ve created a video guide to help Plan Members access and use their digital resources. For further assistance, Plan Members can contact our Web Services team at 1.800.265.4556 ext. 283 or groupbenefitsadmin@equitable.ca.

  2. Client Access login is changing Equitable wants to keep client’s information safe. Starting in January 2026, all clients will be asked to use an email address to log in to Client Access®, our secure client website for insurance and investments transactions.

    What’s changing?
    In January, all clients must use their email address to log in to Client Access. They will no longer be able to use a username. If clients can’t remember which email they used to register for Client Access, they can simply click “Forgot email” on the login page to get help. If clients use a password, they may need to enter a one-time code sent to their email.

    Clients looking for extra security?
    Clients can also create a Passkey. This makes logging in easier and safer.
     
  3. Transaction Authorization Requirements table for Savings & Retirement advisors Equitable Life® is here to help. When it comes to getting certain transactions authorized in a non face-to-face environment, you might need some direction. We’ve got you covered.

    Equitable has created a quick reference table on EquiNet™. The Transaction Authorization Requirements table provides details on how to get certain forms approved and the best way to get them to us. Each form listed gives the authorization type that is accepted. We’ve also provided details when we receive a document that is considered not-in-good-order.

    As we navigate through COVID-19, we will continue to update this table. This means you have the most current information available at your fingertips, 24/7.

    Have other questions about COVID-19? Check out our Savings & Retirement COVID-19 update page on EquiNet as well. This page provides the latest news and information for Savings & Retirement advisors.

    Still have a question? Give our Advisor Services team a call Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET at 1.866.884.7427 or email savingsretirement@equitable.ca, or your local Regional Investment Sales Manager.
     
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  6. Equitable Now Accepts eSignatures on all documents (Ind. Ins. & S&R)

    View the Guide to completing eSignatures


    What are the benefits?
    ● It’s secure because you no longer need to upload or email documents to us.
    ● It also removes a step in the process for you -  we will get the eSigned documents directly once all signatures are completed and therefore you no longer need to notify us once the documents are signed.
    ● Your documents will be processed quickly and efficiently.

    How does this work?
    ● Including esign@equitable.ca as a non-signing reviewer is the preferred method as it ensures the security embedded documents are accurately and immediately available for Equitable. We will be automatically notified when signing is complete and will download eSigned forms immediately for processing.
    ● If not using esign@equitable.ca we require the original signed form and audit trail with all the security features intact.
    ● The email addresses used to sign must match what is in our file (as provided on the application, for electronic policy delivery or through previous communication). If an email address has changed, or we don’t have an email contact for the signer, we will follow up for confirmation.
    ● We will accept all eSigning Vendors that have the functionality to place the eSignature in the correct signature fields on all applicable documents. If the eSigning vendor does not have the functionality to do this, we cannot accept it. 


     
    ® denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
  7. May 2026 eNews

    In this issue:

    • Save the date: Group benefits advisor roadshow is returning to a city near you

    • One-time passcodes will be added to our login experience this week*

    • Delisted service providers: What clients need to know*

    • Keeping plan member information up to date*

       

    *Indicates content we will share with your clients.
     

    Save the date: Group benefits advisor roadshow is returning to a city near you

     

    Mark your calendars—our annual group benefits advisor roadshow will be travelling across Canada this fall.

     

    Watch your inbox for an invitation with more details soon. In the meantime, here’s our full list of event dates and cities.

     

    • Monday,  Sept. 28 – Vancouver, BC

    • Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Edmonton, AB

    • Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Calgary, AB

    • Thursday, Oct. 1 – Saskatoon, SK

    • Friday, Oct. 2 – Winnipeg, MB

    • Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Halifax, NS

    • Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Ottawa, ON

    • Thursday,  Oct. 8 – Markham, ON

    • Tuesday,  Oct. 20 – London, ON

    • Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Kitchener, ON

    • Thursday, Oct. 22 – Oakville, ON

     

    One-time passcodes will be added to our login experience this week

    Starting next week, anyone who logs in to EquitableHealth.ca® or the Equitable EZClaim® mobile app with an email address and password may also need to enter a one-time passcode to access their account. The one-time passcode will be provided by email.

     

    Adding this form of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to our login process will further enhance our digital security and help safeguard your account and our clients’ personal data.

     

    Don’t forget—you can create a passkey instead.

     

    Passkeys are another form of MFA. They provide a quick, easy and secure way to access your account, using either biometrics—your face or fingerprint—or a PIN authenticator to confirm your identity.

     

    Anyone who uses a passkey to log in to their account will never be required to enter a one-time passcode.

     

    In case you get questions…

     

    If a client asks you about these changes to our login process, consider sharing this fact sheet with them. The fact sheet highlights the value of adding MFA to the login process and describes the differences between logging in with a one-time passcode versus a passkey.

     

    More information about one-time passcodes and passkeys is included at equitable.ca/effortless. There, you’ll also find short videos that show how easy it is to create a passkey on your mobile device and computer.

     

    Please reach out to your Group Account Executive if you have any questions.

    If you use the same email address to log in to your accounts on EquitableHealth.ca, EquiNet® and Equitable Client Access®, you can use the same passkey. Equitable Client Access is our secure site for Individual Insurance and Individual Wealth clients.

     

    Delisted service providers: What clients need to know

     

    Protecting clients’ group benefits plans is our priority. That’s why we regularly assess healthcare service providers, clinics, facilities and medical suppliers in our network. These reviews help ensure the claims plan members submit meet eligibility requirements.

     

    If our review indicates a provider is not meeting those requirements, we may delist them.  

     

    Common reasons we delist providers include:

    • Billing for services that weren’t provided or aren’t medically required

    • Changing information about treatments provided (e.g., service dates or patient names)

    • Incomplete records or treatment notes

    • Lack of cooperation with an audit

    • Suspension of the provider by their licensing college or association

    • Criminal convictions

       

    What clients need to know

     

    If a provider is delisted, we will not accept or process claims for services or supplies they provide. However, plan members can still choose to use delisted providers at their own expense.
     

    We provide clients instructions on where to find our current list of delisted providers in each Plan Administrator eNews announcement. We also encourage them to share the list with their plan members.
     

    Whenever we delist a provider, we try to contact plan members, who have recently submitted claims for their services, to inform them of the change and help prevent future claim submissions. However, plan members are responsible for checking our list of delisted providers before purchasing any product or service to avoid having to pay at their expense. The list is available on EquitableHealth.ca.
     

    If you have questions about our list of delisted service providers or our process of reviewing providers, please contact your Group Account Executive.
     

    Keeping plan member information up to date

     

    Keeping plan member information current helps ensure accurate benefits coverage and premium calculations.

     

    When a plan member’s earnings or occupation changes, the plan administrator must update this information as soon as possible. Updates made before a benefits plan renewal helps ensure renewals are based on current data.

     

    If a plan includes short-term disability (STD) or long-term disability (LTD) benefits, outdated earning information can affect disability claim payments for plan members.
     

    We send an annual reminder to plan administrators before renewal. The email includes step-by-step instructions on how to review and update plan members’ earnings and occupation information.

     

    Three ways to update earnings and occupation information

     

    Plan administrators can review and update plan members’ information by either:

    1. Making updates directly through the plan administrator site (update access required),

    2. Generating an earnings and occupations worksheet through the plan administrator site (online reporting access required), or

    3. Requesting a worksheet by emailing groupbenefitsadmin@equitable.ca.

       

    The worksheet includes instructions on how to submit completed updates to us. If you have any questions, please contact your Client Relationship Specialist or email groupbenefitsadmin@equitable.ca.

  8. Welcome EZtransact from Equitable Life
    On July 28, 2021, Savings & Retirement is launching online transactions for segregated funds. A new way to make managing your client’s policies quick and convenient. With a growing need for digital solutions, Equitable Life’s new EZtransact eliminates the hassle of filling out forms, facilitating signatures yourself, submitting copies to your MGA and being tied down to business hours for submitting transactions.

    Available on EquiNet's secure website, EZtransact’s first service will allow advisors to setup a one-time or recurring deposit or edit an existing pre-authorized debit already in place. In just five simple steps, EZtransact:
    1. Collects the deposit details,
    2. Pre-populates pre-existing relevant details,
    3. Alerts you to any missing information,
    4. Facilitates the signing process and
    5. Sends a copy of the transaction to your MGA, eliminating any need for duplicate copies, or additional steps.

    “We are excited to be able to launch a new digital solution for our advisors”, said Vice-President, Savings and Retirement, Judy Williams. “We feel this new application complements our existing highly rated EZcomplete® online application process. With both solutions available to advisors, we are making it even easier to do business with Equitable Life”.

    If you are already registered with EquiNet, go online today, and give EZtransact a try. If you are not registered, contact your local Regional Investment Sales Manager or, call our Advisor Services Team to have a Regional Investment Sales Manager in your area contact you.
     

    To learn more, click here. 


    ® and TM denote trademarks of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada
  9. Did you miss our Equimax update in December?
    Equimax – a better and stronger solution!

    Discover the latest Equimax updates


    Great news! We’ve made further updates to our Equimax® insurance solution to better serve clients.  

    Here are some of the changes:

    ● A new guaranteed 10 pay premium option for Equimax Wealth Accumulator®. 
    ● You can now add an Excelerator deposit option (EDO) on Equimax Estate Builder® and Wealth Accumulator plans with a 10 Pay premium option (term rider not required at issue of the policy). 
    ● We increased our flexibility with EDO. This will make it easier for clients to stop and start EDO contributions without losing their maximum approved contribution room. On top of that, these changes will apply to all inforce policies. A single set of EDO rules will apply to every Equimax policy whether it’s issued tomorrow or 10 years ago, making it simpler to help clients manage their policies. 
    ● We increased the maximum amount of Equimax coverage that can be applied for without a special quote from $20M to $25M.
      




    Equimax is now an even better and stronger solution. For a full breakdown of these product updates visit our splash page.

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    *Video available in English with French and Chinese sub-titles.

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    Please refer to our Transition Rules for all the details on processing your applications.

    Need more information? Please contact your Equitable wholesaler.

  10. 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.

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    Email equitablelifemarketing@equitable.ca for assistance.