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Due to the growing popularity of weight-loss medications, Beneva is implementing new measures to ensure sound management of drug costs. This is an important measure to protect the sustainability of our benefits plan.

Planning a winter getaway? Here’s a travel insurance checklist, to get you ready for your trip.

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.