To make informed decisions about health and dental insurance, you need to start by getting the facts. Reading our collection of articles about health and dental insurance in Canada will help you save time and money as you discover more about how insurance works, and how the choices you make now will affect you in the future.
If you are wondering who is most likely to be living without insurance, consider this: a massive number of retiring baby boomers and contract workers generally do not have access to insurance [+]
[Read More]Your employment may not fit into a neat job title when you choose to do independent work. You may be a true free agent who chooses to work for yourself (self-employed). Or [+]
[Read More]Understanding health benefits offered by their employer leads employees to more informed enrolment decisions, better utilization and generally be more satisfied with their workplace. In fact, Canadian research shows that 70% of employees [+]
[Read More]In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly striving to attract and retain top talent, especially in highly specialized and hard-to-fill positions. Yet in their search, employers often overlook a segment of [+]
[Read More]If you’re young and healthy, you may find yourself asking “Why do I need health insurance? It’s your health, and it’s your money. A supplemental health insurance plan is an excellent way [+]
[Read More]We often ask those closest to us when we are experiencing a health problem and need advice. Why? Because we trust them. They may help with tasks – picking up medication or [+]
[Read More]Anyone applying for a super visa in Canada must show proof of payment that they have private medical insurance coverage that meets requirements established by Canada Immigration and Citizenship. This insurance is [+]
[Read More]By 2025 about 5 million women in Canada will be facing the challenge of menopause according to the Menopause Foundation of Canada. Unfortunately, over half of Canadians feel that menopause is a [+]
[Read More]According to an October 2022 survey by BDO Canada, 71% of Canadians found saving for retirement to be more challenging due to inflationary pressures. That poses the question: when its hard to [+]
[Read More]Are you trying to break the habit of drinking without thinking or just drinking socially because everyone else does? You might just be joining the ‘sober curious’: people that are mindful of [+]
[Read More]Do you get a good night’s sleep? The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults, released in October 2020, recommend 7 to 9 hours of good-quality sleep for adults aged 18 to 64 [+]
[Read More]Health insurance helps you prepare for unexpected healthcare costs like out-of-pocket healthcare costs for prescription drugs, dental care, visits to a therapist or even nursing care. It provides real peace of mind [+]
[Read More]Many general health conditions are first detected through an eye exam — and many serious eye conditions don’t have obvious symptoms. From infancy to grade school, throughout your working life and into [+]
[Read More]No one wants to fail at retirement – just the thought of it brings on a little stress and anxiety. Its likely that you want to do everything possible to help you [+]
[Read More]Health insurance is called ‘supplemental’ because it covers healthcare costs not covered by your government plan, like some medical, dental, or other health-care costs you and your family might face day-to-day. Health [+]
[Read More]Finding a dental plan that fits your needs (and your family’s) and meets your budget can be overwhelming. When you’ve looked at so many different plans and received quotes for each, how [+]
[Read More]When you are trying to understand the codes of conduct observed by dental care providers, it’s a good idea to start with an overview of who regulates dental care and billing in [+]
[Read More]When you are shopping for a Canada dental insurance plan, there are many options to choose from, with varying levels of coverage. Some plans cover certain services, partially include others, and exclude [+]
[Read More]Getting the care you need to keep up with regular trips to the dentist is an important part of maintaining a happy and healthy smile. As a result, many people choose to [+]
[Read More]In particular, provincial costs and coverage can vary significantly depending on where you live. Read on to discover how geography affects dental care in Canada. Variations in Dental Care Coverage by Province [+]
[Read More]Before making a decision about your dental insurance policy, ask yourself the following questions to choose the one that is right for you and your family. Am I Eligible? Acceptance into a [+]
[Read More]Thinking that the only way to get dental insurance is to have it through a company plan, many entrepreneurs go without the coverage they need, but there are many dental insurance options [+]
[Read More]Factors that Affect Dental Insurance Premiums There are a number of factors that affect dental insurance premiums. They include demographic factors like age, marital status, and the number of dependents in your [+]
[Read More]Four Types of Dental Care Services It can be hard to judge what your oral health care needs will be in the future if you don’t know much about the different types [+]
[Read More]According to Bookings.com travel predictions for 2022, travel is going to become essential to our self-care. Is it surprising? During the pandemic, people were forced to make the most of what they [+]
[Read More]Time to take a quick quiz: If you are a student planning to study abroad, do you need special travel insurance? Do students need travel insurance to study in Canada? If you [+]
[Read More]Getting back to travelling and choosing the right travel insurance can be easy (especially with the help of SBIS). Understanding how COVID impacts your travel insurance claim is not quite as simple. [+]
[Read More]With a Level 2 advisory in place, the Canadian government no longer recommends that vaccinated Canadians avoid travel for non-essential purposes. That’s a green light to travel! And it gives you greater [+]
[Read More]These days, the number one concern on most travellers’ minds is, “Will I be covered for COVID-19?” Travelling anywhere comes with a set of unprecedented risks that, as a traveller, require you [+]
[Read More]The most important thing you can pack for your trip is a travel insurance policy that can help protect your family financially if you are sick or injured while away. You should [+]
[Read More]It’s vital to protect yourself against unexpected illnesses or injuries while you’re away from home with Emergency Medical Travel Insurance. While provincial healthcare covers hospitalization, coverage can be limited outside your home [+]
[Read More]No matter what the season, you can be forgiven for spending your time searching for last minute travel deals, eagerly hoping to get out of town for a week or two. If [+]
[Read More]Tell us: When you were making plans for your retirement savings, did you include a budget for health insurance? We certainly hope so! Your Current Benefit Plan May Not Apply In days [+]
[Read More]Tell us: When you’re planning your vacation activities, how often do you check your plans against your travel insurance policy? Some of the things on your list could pose a problem [+]
[Read More]For most Canadians this is no big deal. However, if you are one of the many Canadians living without insurance, a simple toothache may keep hurting you in the pocketbook for a [+]
[Read More]The state of health insurance, dental insurance and travel insurance markets in Canada are always evolving. It is in your best interest to arm yourself with as much information as you can [+]
[Read More]Your dentist is a skilled professional, but they are not a magician, able to wave a wand and undo months of neglect between appointments. When working towards the goal of good oral [+]
[Read More]If you’re one of those Snowbirds, you know you need travel medical insurance. You know your provincial health insurance will be of little use if you get sick or injured while out [+]
[Read More]There’s an array of treatments and procedures to help you put your best smile forward. It just may be the boost you need to stop covering up your smile with your hand [+]
[Read More]A winter vacation is a great way for the whole family to rest and reconnect, hopefully far away from the snow and ice that plague our friends back home. Before you [+]
[Read More]If you have any questions, would like more information or need assistance selecting a plan, please do not hesitate to call us.
Monday to Friday 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time
Phone:
1-800-667-0429 or 416-601-0429
Head Office:
Special Benefits Insurance Services
20 Toronto Street, Suite 860, Toronto, ON, M5C 2B8
North East Branch:
Special Benefits Insurance Services
3091 Chandler Dr, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1B6