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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:
   • T4
   • T4A

   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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2. Financial planning concepts & tools
3. New Dividend Scale effective July 1, 2021 The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada Board of Directors has approved a change to the dividend scale for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 
    
   • The dividend scale interest rate* will decrease from 6.2% to 6.05%.
   • All series of participating whole life policies issued in the 2012 series and beyond other than the most recent Equimax Estate Builder® series will see an improvement in the mortality component. The most recent Equimax Estate Builder series, for sale as of September 12, 2020, already incorporated better mortality and its mortality component will remain unchanged. Series issued prior to 2012 will see an increase in the overall dividends but results will vary by series and policy.
   • Other factors that are used to calculate the dividend scale will remain unchanged.
   • The interest rate for dividends left on deposit will decrease from 2.75% to 2.25% for all participating whole life policies.
   • The policy loan rate will remain unchanged at 6.2%. This applies to all new and existing policy loans, including automatic premium loans on Equimax® policies that have a 9-digit policy number beginning with a “3” or an “8”. The policy loan rates on some older blocks of policies may increase or decrease because they are tied to the prime interest rate.
    
   *The dividend scale interest rate is not the same as the participating account rate of return in any given calendar year. The dividend scale interest rate smooths out the ups and downs experienced by the participating account.
     
   Policyholder dividends in the next dividend scale year would be approximately $85 million, compared to $67 million in the prior dividend scale year.
    
   The sustained low interest rate environment continues to put downward pressure on the experience in the participating account. If low interest rates continue, investment returns in the participating account will also be lower, and we may need to decrease the dividend scale in the future. 
    
   Your participating whole life clients will receive a notice of the dividend scale change with their annual policy statement. The Equitable Sales Illustrations system will be updated to reflect the new dividend scale. Updated illustration software will be available for download after 9 a.m. ET on June 25, 2021.
   
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4. Giuliano Savini, Top 50 Best Wealth Management Wholesalers in Canada for 2023 award recipient

   
   Meet Giuliano Savini, Regional Investment Sales Manager for the Greater Toronto Area, who was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Wealth Management Wholesalers in Canada for 2023 by Wealth Professional Canada. We congratulate Giuliano on this prestigious industry award, which acknowledges his invaluable expertise and contribution to the field of wealth management wholesaling.
   
   When asked what inspired him to pursue a career in this field, Giuliano credits a call from a trusted friend, Joseph Trozzo, who recommended Equitable as an excellent place to work. He joined the company four years ago and has not looked back. For Giuliano, the motivation lies in the meaningful work he does through his advisors and territory, finding the best solutions for their needs.
   
   His greatest achievement at Equitable, according to Giuliano, is the recognition as one of the Top 50 Wealth Wholesalers in Canada. What makes this accomplishment even more special is that the award is advisor-nominated, which means his advisors recognized the impact of his work in helping them succeed.
   
   Looking at his career overall, Giuliano takes pride in the relationships he has built with his advisors and territory over the years. He is proud to be recognized as a subject-matter expert and a business builder, always aiming to be a partner in his advisors' success.
   
   When asked for advice for those starting out in the industry, Giuliano emphasizes the importance of focusing on the success of their advisors. He advises them to use their advisors' success to drive sales and always keep them at the forefront of their business.
   
   Looking ahead, Giuliano sees the industry evolving into a more consultative and partnership-oriented approach. He believes that wholesalers will need to expand their knowledge base beyond competitive product information and into areas like marketing, investor psychology, and practice management to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
   
   To read more about Giuliano and the other Top 50 Wealth Management Wholesalers in Canada, visit Wealth Professional Canada's website.

   
   Posted : April 12, 2023
5. Digital tools for your clients and their plan members

   In this issue:

   • Digital tools for your clients and their plan members*
   • QDIPC updates terms and conditions for 2024*
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   Digital tools for your clients and their plan members*

   Do your clients know how to use all the available digital tools in their Equitable® benefits plans? With useful features for both plan administrators and their members, it’s even easier for your clients to access their plans online. 

   Tools for plan administrators

   • Our online plan member enrolment tool lets groups and administrators add new plan members online without completing paper forms
   • The EquitableHealth.ca plan administrator portal makes it easy for plan administrators to manage their plan anytime and anywhere. Helpful features include:
     • A premium calculator to calculate monthly costs for plan members
     • A simple process for updating plan member information
   • Digital welcome kits provide personalized information directly to plan members through email
   • Easy, automated payment options help plan administrators avoid missed payments by offering pre-authorized debit or electronic funds transfer

   Tools for plan members

   • Our plan member portal at EquitableHealth.ca provides secure, 24/7 access to claims history and coverage details. It also lets members submit claims, and includes health and wellness resources
   • Electronic notifications and claims payments give plan members claim updates via email and deposit payments directly into their bank account
   • The Equitable EZClaim® mobile app lets plan members submit claims quickly and securely on-the-go from their mobile device
   • Digital benefits cards give plan members the convenience to access their benefits cards easily from a mobile device

   Help with digital benefits tools

   We’ve created a brochure and video guide to help plan members use digital tools for a smoother, more convenient benefits experience. 
   
   Plan members can contact us at 1.800.265.4556 and select the option for Web Support if they need further assistance.
    

   QDIPC updates terms and conditions for 2024*

   Every year, the Quebec Drug Insurance Pooling Corporation (QDIPC) reviews the terms and conditions for the high-cost pooling system in the province.
   
   Based on its latest review, QDIPC is revising its pooling levels and fees for 2024 to reflect trends in the volume of claims submitted to the pool, particularly catastrophic claims. These updates take effect January 1, 2024. You can view the updates here.
   
   We will apply the new pooling levels and fees to future renewal calculations that involve Quebec plan members.
   
   If you have any questions, please contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Account Executive.
   
    
6. GIA Coming to the Equitable FHSA Many clients have already taken advantage of Equitable’s First Home Savings Account (FHSA), available on Pivotal Select™ Investment Class (75/75) and Pivotal Select Estate Class (75/100).
    
   And now, we’ve got some more great news. We’re working to expand the Equitable® FHSA to include our Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA). But clients don’t need to wait to start earning tax-free income in a FHSA.
    
   If clients want to open a FHSA now but may be interested in an Equitable GIA,  simply choose the No-Load Equitable Money Market Fund Select investment option while we work on including the GIA on FHSA. The current yield to maturity is 5.41% gross.¹
    
   We will let you know when the GIA is available in FHSA in the coming months. Once it is available, advisors can speak to clients about the GIA options available in the FHSA and select what best suits their needs.
   
   Don’t forget, clients who make a contribution to their FHSA, RRSP or TFSA between January 1 and February 29, 2024, could win $5,000 and you could win $1,000 in Equitable’s New Year’s Resolution, New Year’s Contribution Contest.²
    
   For more information, please contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager.
    
   1 As of January 16, 2024, 4.06% net after deducting the management expense ratio. Yield to Maturity: the market value weighted-average yield to maturity includes the coupon payments and any capital gain or loss that the investor will realize by holding the bonds to maturity.
    
   2 Equitable’s New Year’s Resolution, New Year’s Contribution Contest: No purchase necessary. Contest period January 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024.  Enter by making a deposit to an Equitable FHSA, TFSA or RRSP during the contest period or by submitting a no-purchase entry. One prize for a total value of $5,000 CAD to be drawn on March 8, 2024, will be awarded. The servicing advisor for the policy to which the selected entrant made the deposit is also an eligible winner and will receive a $1,000 CAD prize. For example, if an Equitable client is a winner of the $5,000 prize, the client’s servicing advisor wins a $1,000 prize.  Open to legal residents of Canada of the age of majority. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible Entries received during the Contest Period.  For full contest rules, including no-purchase method of entry, see the full contest rules.

   Posted January 17, 2024

7. Exchanges
8. With the Equitable Life FHSA, you don’t have to wait to get clients’ money working for them The Equitable™ First Home Savings Account is off and running! Thanks to your amazing support, many clients have already taken advantage of the great benefits the FHSA has to offer. Let’s keep the momentum going.
   
   Clients don’t need to wait to start making their dream of home ownership a reality!
   
   With the Equitable FHSA they can put their money to work right away.  Available on Pivotal Select™ Investment Class (75/75) and Pivotal Select Estate Class (75/100), the Equitable FHSA offers clients an array of investment products to suit their individual needs and risk tolerance.
   
   Don’t wait. Get clients started today!
   
   And, clients who open a FHSA before December 31, 2023, have a chance to win $8,000 towards their 2024 FHSA contribution. And, the advisor wins $2,000!   
   
   To open a FHSA for clients, log into EZcomplete®, our highly rated online application tool. It is easy to use, convenient, and fast.  
   
   For more information on FHSA, including a FAQ, and client materials, visit EquiNet® or contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager.  
   
   ® and ™ denotes a trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada. 
   
   Equitable FHSA Contest: No purchase necessary. Contest period September 11 to December 31, 2023. Enter by making a deposit to an Equitable FHSA during the contest period or by submitting a no-purchase entry. One prize for a total value of $8,000 CAD to be drawn on January 16, 2024, will be awarded. The servicing advisor for the policy to which the selected entrant made the deposit is also an eligible winner will receive a $2,000 CAD prize. For example, if an Equitable client is a winner of the $8,000 prize, the client’s servicing advisor wins a $2,000 prize. Open to legal residents of Canada of the age of majority. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible Entries received during the Contest Period. For full contest rules, including no-purchase method of entry, see full contest rules.
   
   Posted November 7, 2023
9. Universal life (UL) enhanced – more options to reach more clients

   Great News!

   Explore the latest enhancements to Equitable Generations™ UL insurance, offering clients greater flexibility to meet their needs.
   
   What’s new for Equitable Generations UL:
   • Level cost of insurance (COI) option.* Available for new sales to offer even more choice for clients. Here is how these rates compare to Equation Generation IV Level COI:
         • Non-smoker rates have decreased on average by 4% across all ages and bands (Smoker rates have increased on average by 1%).
   • New rate bands. $1M and $5M for Level COI**, making our UL solution more attractive to a wide range of clients. * For Level COI, only Account Value Protector is offered as a death benefit option.
   **The rate bands for Level COI are $25,000, $100,000, $250,000, $500,000, $1 million and $5 million. The rate bands for YRT remain $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $250,000 and $500,000.
   
   These enhancements offer a more competitive solution to grow your UL business. See for yourself – run a quote today!
   
   Equation Generation^® IV UL is retired. Equation Generation IV is no longer being offered for new sales effective March 21, 2026.
   We now have the essential UL features in one powerful solution, Equitable Generations UL.
   
   

   Video available French and Chinese.
   
   Please refer to the Transition Rules for all the details on processing your applications. 
   
   Visit our splash page for full product details

   
   More reasons to choose Equitable^® for your UL business
   • Wide range of investment choices through some of Canada’s most prominent fund managers (including sustainable investment options).
   • We are the only UL carrier to offer target-date investment options.
   • Guaranteed Investment Bonus.  An annual rate of 0.75% is added to the policy’s account value starting in year 1.
   • No policy administration fees. No Linked Interest Option (LIO) administration fees (except for LIOs that track indices).
   • Caring claim support through our KIND^TM program.   
   
   Need more information? Please contact your Equitable wholesaler.
   
   
   
   
   
   03/23/26

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