News and Events

In 2022, the Government of Canada announced the introduction of the new Canada Dental Care Plan. It has been estimated that this plan will help up to 9 million uninsured people in Canada.

In June, as part of the transition from SSQ Insurance, our carrier Beneva consolidated and rebranded its online tools. Recognizing that some users were encountering difficulties using the new system, Beneva created a Claiming Help Guide to assist you when you submit a claim. You’ll find solutions to help you overcome several of the most frequently occurring problems.

You can also watch the video below for a brief demo of the new website.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has prompted the Government of Canada to review its advisory levels for this area, as well as for neighbouring countries. As the situation is currently very unstable, a country’s advisory status can rise to Level 4 at any time, meaning all travel should be avoided.

Join us for a series of webinars together with our partners, to help you navigate all the benefits available to you as an AOMBT midwife plan member.

Join us for a series of webinars together with our partners, to help you navigate all the benefits available to you as an AOMBT midwife plan member.

Medications are evaluated on the basis of safety, efficacy, and cost. Some very expensive drugs and those that have a risk of inappropriate use must have prior authorization to be eligible for reimbursement. For these drugs to be covered, their use must comply with clinical criteria and usage criteria recognized by medical and governmental authorities as well as customary and reasonable standards of practice generally accepted in the health care sector.

Thinking of taking a leave? Since midwives' income can fluctuate month to month or year to year, the Trust uses a formula to calculate your income replacement benefits, based on your income in the prior two years. This video walks you through the process.

Beneva needs to hear from you BETWEEN JULY 1 and SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 in order to ensure your dependent students have active benefits for the school period of August 15, 2023—September 30, 2024.

Like many things in life—mortgages, car leases or cell phones—after some time, you have to renew your contract. The same holds true for our group benefits plan. A benefits plan renewal typically occurs annually. As you will see below, we will be in touch with more information in the coming weeks. Stay tuned, but feel free to reach out should you have questions or concerns.

As of June 19, 2023, Beneva will be consolidating its online tools as the next step in the transition from SSQ Insurance to Beneva.

What this means for you: