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Revised Witness Signature Process during COVID-19 for Individual Life and Critical Illness Insurance
Revised Witness Signature Process during COVID-19 for Individual Life and Critical Insurance Business
We are temporarily revising our policy around witness signatures during COVID-19. While the preference is to have a witness when one is available, we understand that may be difficult given our current environment.
Please follow the options below for witness signature with the first option being most preferable, and the last option being the least preferable:
1. Signature from a witness who is a disinterested party
2. Signature from a witness who is a party with an interest
3. No witness
If we receive a form that doesn’t have a witness signature, we will still process the form. Just a reminder this is only temporary during COVID-19.
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Group Benefits - Premium relief for Dental and Extended Health Care benefits
We know this is a difficult time for Canadian employers and that many of your clients are facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to look for ways to help employers manage while still supporting their employees.
With many health practitioners closing their offices due to the pandemic restrictions, plan member use of dental benefits and some health benefits has declined.
So, we are pleased to announce that we are offering premium relief for all Traditional and myFlex insured non-refund customers for Health and Dental benefits, as follows:
- A 50% reduction on Dental premiums; and
- A 20% reduction on vision and extended healthcare rates (excluding prescription drugs), which equates to an 8% reduction on Health premiums.
These reductions are retroactive to April 1, 2020 and will appear as a credit against the next available billing. We will assess the situation monthly and expect to continue with monthly refunds for as long as the current crisis period continues.
We expect that claims experience and premiums will return to normal once the current pandemic restrictions are lifted.
In the meantime, plan members will continue to have full access to their benefits coverage throughout the pandemic. In many cases, dental offices remain open for emergency services, and a variety of healthcare providers are available virtually.
Commissions
We know the pandemic has put financial strain on your business as well, so we will continue to pay full compensation. Although your overall commission will be unaffected by these premium reduction adjustments, you may see a temporary reduction in your commission payments if you are on a pay-as-earned basis while we put through mass changes. If so, we will then make an additional top-up payment to cover that shortfall as soon as we are able.
Communication
We will be communicating this premium relief program to your clients April 21st at 8:00am EST.
A PDF of the communication is also available here.Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager. In the meantime, we have provided some Questions and Answers below.
Will the premium reduction on Health and Dental benefits have an impact on the renewals that were deferred?
No. Renewals will proceed as normal, with rate adjustments based only on months where full premium was paid. For most clients, we anticipate “normal” rate adjustments at renewal compared to rates paid prior to refunds taking effect.
Does this adjustment apply equally to clients who have had their renewal deferred?
Yes, these adjustments apply to all Traditional and myFlex insured, non-refund customers for Health and Dental benefits.
How does this affect clients who have terminated or amended a plan?
If a benefit is in-force during the month of April, the adjustment will be credited to the next available billing. For clients who have temporarily terminated all benefits, this will be applied against the first bill once benefits have been reinstated. No cash refunds will be paid.
Will you recover any of the adjustment at a future point in time?
No, we will not recover this adjustment.
Instead of this premium reduction adjustment, can a client cancel or adjust some of the benefits on their plan?
Yes, you and your clients always have the option of changing the coverage on a plan, such as reducing or removing a benefit to help control costs. Please speak to your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager about the options available.
Are TPAs and self-administered groups eligible for the premium reduction?
Yes. TPAs and self-administered groups are eligible for the premium reduction. However, timing for the credit will be dependent on the billing practices of the TPA or self-administered group. We will apply these credits as soon as we are able. -
Policy contract changes for residents of Quebec
Starting June 1, 2023, there will be new language rules for any “contracts of adhesion”, including insurance policy contracts, in Quebec. These changes are part of Bill 96, which is about respecting French as the official and common language of Quebec.
At Equitable Life, we have made some changes to our contract processes to support this new requirement.
Starting after May 23, 2023, clients who live in Quebec will always get a copy of their insurance policy contract in French, regardless of language preference.
- We will only send the English copy to the policy owner if they specifically ask for it. In that case, we would also send a French copy.
- For clients who request a copy of their policy contract in French, there is no change. We pride ourselves in respecting the needs of our clients.
If you want to learn more about these language changes, visit Assemblee nationale du Quebec - Bill 96. You may also contact your wholesaler. -
Equitable’s New Brand – The Power of Together!
On November 1, 2023, we unveiled our new brand and announced the shortening of our brand name to Equitable®. The rebranding includes a fresh new look, and a forward-looking vision for the future – one that honours our 103-year history and our unwavering commitment to clients.
As we start 2024 with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to clients, together with you, we are more determined than ever to provide more value and impact – to protect today and prepare tomorrow for our clients.
“At Equitable, we champion the power of togetherness. It’s a mindset that drives our behaviours, decisions, and actions to power equitable outcomes for our clients, advisors, and partners,” said Fabien Jeudy, President, and CEO, Equitable.
View the Power of Together video to learn more about Equitable’s renewed purpose and dedication to clients:
View on Vimeo
Questions about our new brand? Please contact your Equitable wholesaler or visit equitable.ca.
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Equimax Participating Whole Life illustration reports are getting a makeover!
As you’ve heard us say before, we focus exclusively on our clients and partners. We are continually looking for ways to make it easier to do business with Equitable®. With this in mind, we’ve taken a long hard look at our illustration reports for Equimax® Participating Whole Life. We have updated our reports to help make them easier to use.
The new Equimax illustration report will have:
● A new look and feel that matches our refreshed branding
● Updated content that is clearly written and client-friendly
● A reorganized layout based on advisor feedback
● A cleaner, streamlined design
All of these changes will go live on February 24, 2024 through the desktop and web illustration software on EquiNet®.
Have questions or want to share feedback? Talk to your Equitable Wholesaler today!
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Now better than ever! The updated “Understanding participating whole life insurance” (#1038) is here
Our most-viewed client guide has gone through a full update. It now features new Equitable® branding and wording that makes all the difference.
We’ve rewritten it to help clients grasp concepts like dividends better. And to help clients understand how we invest their premium payments in the participating account. It will help you have conversations with clients about the ins and outs of their participating whole life insurance policies.
We’ve also refreshed the visuals throughout. The redone 1038 guide is another way we’re showing our wholehearted commitment to our participating policyholders.
See the EquiNet® marketing materials page to find the updated 1038!
Want to know more?
Your Equitable Wholesaler is here to help!