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  1. Tools to manage mental health

    As we all continue to manage the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to remind your clients of the valuable supports available to help their plan members cope through this challenging time.

    Free trusted information and COVID-19 resources

    Our partner FeelingBetterNow® is responding to the pandemic by providing trusted public resources that offer mental health support. They are available to anyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and include:

    • What to do if you’re anxious or worried about COVID-19;
    • Resources for parents and caregivers; and
    • National and Provincial Public Health resources.

    Access COVID-19 resources from FeelingBetterNow.

    FeelingBetterNow Mental Health Assessment

    In addition to these public resources, Equitable Life clients with FeelingBetterNow as part of their group benefits plan have access to online mental health resources. FeelingBetterNow can help plan members identify their risk for mental health concerns and work with their doctor on diagnosis and treatment. It’s an anonymous tool developed by mental health experts which provides:

    • Emotional and mental health assessments;
    • Practical, evidence-based tools employees and their doctor can use to assess, treat, and follow-up on emotional and mental health concerns; and
    • Convenient online access to information and effective resources.

    FeelingBetterNow is easy to use and completely anonymous. It takes less than 20 minutes to complete the assessment and view your results.

    Learn more about FeelingBetterNow, then contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager to discuss how your clients can add this service to their plan.

  2. Have you heard about Equitable Client Access?
    Equitable Client Access® allows clients to self-serve on some of the more popular requests. Thousands of clients have already signed up for Equitable Client Access and are enjoying the benefits of accessing their secure information 24/7.

    •   Does your client need to change or stop existing Pre-Authorized payment (PAD)? Equitable Client Access can do that.
    •   Does your client need to change a withdrawal date for a PAD? Equitable Client Access can do that too.
    •   Address or banking information changes? Equitable Client Access has your clients covered.
    •   Does your client need to change her beneficiary from Aunt Flora to Uncle Ned? Equitable Client Access can even do that.

    Equitable Client Access is a secure online client site that connects clients with policy information, right at their fingertips. In addition to the self-serve features, Equitable Client Access can also provide:

    •    Insurance coverage and guarantees
    •    Investment allocation, performance and market values
    •    Transaction history
    •    Statements and letters
    •    Advisor contact information, along with so much more.


    If your clients have not signed up for Equitable Client Access, direct them to client.equitable.ca - it only takes a few minutes to set up an account, and connects your clients with their policy information online – anytime!

    Have a question about Equitable Client Access? Want to tell your client how to go paperless? Check out our updated FAQ or contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager today.
     
  3. Reminder: Deadline to opt out of Alberta biosimilar coverage changes

    In November 2020, we announced via eNews that on March 15, 2021, we are changing coverage for some biologic drugs in Alberta in response to the province’s Biosimilar Initiative. These changes will help protect your client’s plans from additional drug costs while still providing access to equally safe and effective biosimilars.

    Do my clients need to take any action?

    Traditional groups who wish to opt out of this change and maintain coverage of these originator biologics for Alberta plan members can submit a policy amendment. Amendments must be submitted no later than January 15, 2021.

    Advisors with myFlex Benefits clients who wish to maintain coverage of these originator biologics for Alberta plan members should speak to their myFlex Sales Manager to confirm their eligibility to opt out of this change.

    Otherwise, no action is required on their part. Plan members taking these biologics will be contacted directly to allow them ample time to change their prescription. Any cost savings associated with the change will be factored in at renewal.

    Questions?

    We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you understand Alberta’s Biosimilar Initiative. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please contact your Equitable Life Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager.

  4. Equitable Life added the Mackenzie Global Strategic Income Fund to Pivotal Select
    On June 7, 2021, Equitable Life® launched five additional funds to the Pivotal Select™ segregated funds lineup. Included in the launch is the Mackenzie Global Strategic Income Fund. Designed to deliver growth and income to investors, the underlying fund objective seeks income with the potential for long-term capital growth by investing primarily in fixed-income and/or income-oriented equity securities of issuers anywhere in the world.
     
    At Equitable Life, we pride ourselves on offering quality products. This means always reviewing our investment fund lineup. This fund, along with the other new funds are available on all Pivotal Select load types and guarantee classes, providing you and your clients with even more choice and flexibility.
     
    To learn more about Mackenzie Global Strategic Income Fund, join us on Tuesday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT to hear Eric Glover, AVP Investment Director and Hadiza Djataou, VP Investment Director, from Mackenzie Investments, highlight the balanced solution that this fund can bring to your client’s investment portfolio.
     

    Click here to register!

     
    Want to learn more about our new funds? Contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager today.
     
    ® and ™ denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
  5. REMINDER that paper applications with a version date prior to 2021/04/02 are set to expire July 1, 2

    To comply with the Government of Canada’s anti-money laundering legislation and FATCA/CRS changes, Equitable Life® has updated its Savings and Retirement and Life Insurance applications.

    If you currently have applications with a version date before 2021/04/02, please destroy them and use our online pdf applications or order new applications from our Supply Team. Paper applications with a version date prior to 2021/04/02 (located on the back page and in the bottom right-hand corner of the application) will no longer be accepted after July 1, 2021 for:

               ● Savings and Retirement (Form #1383, #1384, #799, #355), and
               ● Life Insurance (Form #350)


    Want to be sure you always have the most up-to-date application? Try our EZcomplete® online platform for Individual Life, Critical Illness and Segregated fund applications.
     
    For a complete list of all forms and applications affected by the anti-money laundering legislation, refer to the following links:

    ● Savings and Retirement Anti-money Laundering Legislation Requirements Summary.
    ● Life Insurance Anti-money laundering Legislation Requirements Summary.

    To learn more about the Government of Canada’s anti-money laundering legislation and FATCA/CRS review the following links:
    ● Government of Canada - Guidance on the Common Reporting Standard
    ● Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
     
    If you have any other questions, contact your Regional Sales Manager or Equitable Life’s Advisor Services Team
     
    ® denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
     
  6. Equitable Life Savings & Retirement Webinar Series features EZtransact

    In 2021, Equitable Life’s S&R team will spotlight various aspects of our competitive fund line up and product offerings. Each webinar in the series will feature a new topic. The series will also give advisors an opportunity to:

    • learn more about various products and product features,

    • hear from industry professionals,

    • learn about investment strategies; and so much more.

    This month, Equitable Life is featuring EZtransact™, a new online tool that allows advisors to submit transactions and collect signatures electronically. With a growing need for digital solutions, Equitable Life’s new EZtransact eliminates the hassle of filling out forms, collecting signatures, submitting copies to your MGA, and being tied down to business hours for submitting transactions. This new online tool complements our existing and highly rated online application tool, EZcomplete.  
     
    Join your host, Joseph Trozzo, Investment Sales Vice President as he welcomes Nicole Lemon, Product Manager, Savings and Retirement, Equitable Life of Canada to discuss Equitable Life’s electronic capabilities and to experience a demo for EZtransact. 

    This webinar is not approved for continuing education credits. This webcast is available in English only.
     

    Learn More

  7. Make It Easy EZtransact Contest

     

    Welcome EZtransactTM, Equitable Life®’s newest online transaction tool that makes managing your client’s policies quick and convenient.


    Every EZtransact online transaction submitted between September 13 and November 26, 2021 gives you the chance to WIN! Eligible non-winning Entries will be carried forward to subsequent Draw Dates. So the sooner you start using EZtransact, the more chances you have to win! First draw will be on September 27, 2021.

    One $100 winner each week! With a Grand Prize winner of $1000 at the end of the contest! Want to find out more? Please see the contest rules here. You can also contact us at equitablesrmarketing@equitable.ca.


    Click here for to start using EZtransact today.

     




    Make It Easy” EZtransactTM Contest: No purchase necessary. Contest period September 13, 2021 to November 26, 2021. Eleven prizes to be awarded, for a total value of $2,100 CAD. Ten weekly prize draws, each for one prize of $100 CAD, to be held every Monday from September 27, 2021 to November 29, 2021. One Grand Prize draw, for one prize of $1,000 CAD, to be held on November 29, 2021. Correct answer to mathematical skill testing question required to win. Open to legal residents of Canada of the age of majority. Eligible non-winning Entries will be carried forward to subsequent Entry Periods and will be eligible on subsequent Draw Dates. Maximum one weekly draw prize per person. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible Entries received during the Contest Period.

    Click here to see full contest rules, including no purchase method of entry.
  8. Changes to Short Term Disability Benefit Calculations The Canada Employment Insurance Commission and Canada Revenue Agency have announced the 2022 changes to Maximum Insurable Earnings, and premiums for employment insurance. These changes take effect January 1, 2022.
     
      2021 Amount As of Jan. 1, 2022
    Maximum Insurable Earnings (MIE)
         		 $56,300 $60,300
    Maximum Weekly Insurable Earnings (MWIE)
         		 $1,083 $1,160
    EI Benefit
    (55% of the MWIE, rounded to the nearest dollar)    		 $595 $638
     
    How does this affect your clients?
     
    If your client’s Group Policy with Equitable Life includes a Short Term Disability (STD) benefit which is tied to the EI Maximum Weekly Insurable Earnings, and at least one classification of employees has less than a $638 maximum, then to comply with the provisions of their policy, their STD benefit will be revised with the maximums updated based on the percentage of EI Maximum Weekly Insurable Earnings shown in their policy.
     
    The additional premium for any increase from their previous STD amounts and new STD amounts will be show on their January 2021 Group Insurance Billing (as applicable).
     
    If their STD maximum is currently higher than $638 or based on a flat amount (not based on a percentage or regular earnings), no change will be made to their plan unless otherwise directed.
     
    If your clients wish to provide direction regarding revising their STD maximum, or have questions about the process, they can email Kari Gough, Manager, Group Quotes and Issue.
  9. Make It EZ2 EZtransact Contest – Twice As Nice!


    The Make-It-EZ EZtransactTM contest is back by popular demand! This time we are making it twice as nice with one $200 winner each week, and a Grand Prize winner of $2000 at the end of the contest! Just in time for your busy RSP season, EZtransact, makes managing your client’s policies quick and convenient.

    Every EZtransact online transaction submitted between January 24 and April 1, 2022 gives you the chance to WIN! Eligible non-winning Entries will be carried forward to subsequent Draw Dates. So the sooner you start using EZtransact, the more chances you have to win! First draw will be on January 31, 2022.

    Click here for to start using EZtransact today.

    New to EZtransact? Click here to try our new EZtransact Sandbox practice site. 

    “Make It EZ2” EZtransactTM Contest: No purchase necessary. Contest period January 24, 2022 to April 1, 2022. Eleven prizes to be awarded, for a total value of $4,000 CAD. Ten weekly prize draws, each for one prize of $200 CAD, to be held every Monday from January 31, 2022 to April 4, 2022. One Grand Prize draw, for one prize of $2,000 CAD, to be held on April 4, 2022. Correct answer to mathematical skill testing question required to win. Open to legal residents of Canada of the age of majority. Eligible non-winning Entries will be carried forward to subsequent Entry Periods and will be eligible on subsequent Draw Dates. Maximum one weekly draw prize per person. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible Entries received during the Contest Period. Click here to see full contest rules, including no purchase method of entry.
  10. Product Enhancements - 10 Pay Equitable Life has exciting product enhancements that will help you offer more options to clients. 

    Access our Virtual Product Launch NOW. Grab a coffee and get ready for this exciting news! Hear from our leaders and learn about our exciting product enhancements.

    NEW! 10 pay premium option with Equimax Estate Builder®
    • The new EquiLiving® 20 pay rider options will be available on Equimax® plans
    New Illustration software available on February 11, 2022 
    The updated illustration software will be available for download after 9 a.m. ET on Friday, February 11, 2022, and will include all the Equimax and EquiLiving enhancements.

    See the Equitable Sales Illustrations Update for information on how to download the software or check for updates. 

    Please review updates to the commission schedule A for these new enhancements.

    Learn more Get ready to make 2022 your best year yet for your sales! 

    Please contact your Regional Sales Manager for more information.