Benefits
Celebrating Excellence: Jared Cox Recognized as a “Rising Star” in Benefits and Pension Advisory
We’re proud to share that Jared Cox, Partner at Cox Financial Group, has been named a Rising Star in the category of Benefits and Pension Advisors by Benefits and Pension Monitor, a leading national publication. At just 34, Jared has already made a meaningful mark on both our clients and our firm. But if you…
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Ready, set, go: a refresher for administrators
Calling all administrators of health benefits plans: here’s a handy checklist to help your health benefits plan run smoothly—and prevent crises. First, the golden rule: reach out to plan members at least once a year. The main call to action: remind them to update their plans if needed, for example due to the birth of…
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How to Ease Employees’ Financial Worries
Financial worries distract employees during work hours—and the road to retirement savings may include several twists and turns. These are among the key takeaways from a survey of more than 1,500 employed Canadians and 500 retirees in 2024. The survey was conducted by Edelman DXI and commissioned by Manulife and John Hancock Retirement. “The best…
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How to Boost the Use of your EAP
Employee assistance plans (EAPs) have evolved and improved significantly in recent years, yet awareness remains relatively low—among plan sponsors as well as plan members. At the same time, members increasingly struggle with their mental health. According to the 2024 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey, 22 per cent of plan members reported a current diagnosis of anxiety, depression…
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How to Support Employees Living with Cancer
Employers with a cancer-care support strategy stand to make gains in productivity and retention. Such a strategy takes a coordinated approach and includes assistance navigating the public healthcare system, easily accessible information around cancer care, critical illness insurance, partial disability clauses and accommodations (such as flexible schedules) to ensure successful returns to work. The case…
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The Importance of Having a Continuation of Benefits Policy
Exciting News! One of our Partners has been featured on the Benefits Alliance website. Check it out for insights on the Importance of Having a Continuation of Benefits Policy. Benefits advisors see it all too often: team members receiving full benefits, including health and dental, for years when they are on disability or other leaves…
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Adding Our Voice to Pharmacare
Through Cox Financial Group’s membership of the The Benefits Alliance Group we have been hard at work advocating for a better version of Pharmacare on behalf of Canadians. Canada’s new—and only—national advocacy body for plan sponsors and plan members has earned a seat at the pharmacare table. “Our voice is resonating,” says Carolyne Eagan, principal…
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Canada Dental Benefit Programs – What you need to know
Click below to download a useful summary of the Canada Dental Benefit Programs that helps summarize what you need to know about: If you have questions or want to discuss considerations of your benefits plan, please do not hesitate to contact us. This content is powered by the Benefits Alliance Group. Cox Financial Group is…
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NEW Employee Perks & Resources
NEW Employee Perks & Resources We are always seeking ways to provide additional value to you as one of your trusted business partners. Now you can compete and retain talent like the big employers by offering your team free access to Trusted Resources who will help your team members in their journey toward financial security…
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Financial Worries Eat Up Work Time
Financial Worries Eat Up Work Time When it comes to their finances, Canadians are stressed. A survey by Manulife and Angus Reid in late 2022 found that almost three out of four Canadian workers are concerned about their level of financial stress. “Finances are top of mind for most Canadians,” says Brenda Mullen, Senior Consultant, Employee Retirement…
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