Join The Group

YXE Benefits offers the simple, stable, smart group benefits choice for Saskatoon businesses; combining accessibility, flexibility and the stability of pooled benefits. Saskatoon companies choose the Chambers group plan because it offers unsurpassed value & outstanding customer service. The Chambers plan group benefits are for Greater Saskatoon Chamber Of Commerce members.  In our latest post, we reveal our YXE Benefits Branding Video and how all the moving parts of YXE advisors, The Chambers Plan and the local Chamber fit together.

YXE Benefits Branding Video.

The YXE Benefits and our marketing team at Trusted Marketing Services have spent the past 6 months filming various scenes around Saskatoon and we are proud to launch our YXE Benefits branding video to Saskatoon.

We wanted to explain who we are, what we do and showcase some of our clients and the community activities that we engage in as exclusive representatives of the Chambers Plan in Saskatoon.

Thank you to Ryan Sutherland at Shoeless Joes and Garry Derenoski at Bridge Health for taking the time to share why you chose the Chambers Plan for your companies group benefits.

 

If you are interested in finding out more we strongly encourage you to attend a Chamber 101 event in Saskatoon. Non-members can attend this free event hosted by the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce. – see the list of events and dates here: http://members.saskatoonchamber.com/events 

We encourage you to connect with us on our Saskatoon social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter & Linkedin. 

Contact us today for a quote…. find out if you can benefit!

‘Join the Group- It’s Time To Benefit’
www.yxebenefits.ca

Workplace Flu Vaccination Clinics Information From YXE Benefits Saskatoon

YXE Benefits offers the simple, stable, smart group benefits choice for Saskatoon businesses; combining accessibility, flexibility and the stability of pooled benefits. Saskatoon companies choose the Chambers group plan because it offers unsurpassed value & outstanding customer service. The Chambers plan group benefits are for Greater Saskatoon Chamber Of Commerce members.  In our latest post, we shed light on what Saskatoon Employers should know about Workplace Flu Vaccination Clinics and the benefits of them for your employees.

What Employers Should Know about Workplace Flu Vaccination Clinics

The flu is a highly contagious and common viral infection. Every year, up to 10 per cent of people in Canada are affected by the flu, according to the Canadian Red Cross. For generally healthy people, the flu may just be an inconvenience. They may need to stay home from work for a few days until they’re feeling better. For others, the flu can be very serious. In fact, the flu is one of the top 10 causes of death in Canada. Every year, approximately 3,500 people in Canada die from this illness, according to the Government of Canada.

To help employees stay healthy, some employers are now offering workplace flu vaccination clinics. Here’s what you need to know about these clinics.

YXE Benefits SaskatoonHow Workplace Flu Vaccination Clinics Work

When employers offer workplace flu vaccination clinics, employees can receive their flu shots during the workday. Typically, a private area of the office will be set up for the clinic. A registered nurse will administer the shots.

For efficiency, you can have employees pre-register for the times they’d like to receive their shots. Instead of waiting in line, employees can continue working right until it’s time for their vaccinations. After they receive their shots, they can head right back to their desks.

Benefits Of Flu Vaccination Clinics To Employees

You’ll make it easier for your employees to get vaccinated by providing flu shots in the workplace. They won’t need to miss work to see their family doctors or to wait in line at a walk-in clinic. Instead, they can quickly get the vaccination during their regular workday, with no time-off required. Employees who tend to forget to get the flu shot may remember to get vaccinated due to your convenient clinic.

By receiving the flu shot, employees can reduce their risk of getting sick. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting the flu shot reduces the risk of contracting the flu by between 40 and 60 per cent overall. The effectiveness can vary widely from one season to another. Being less likely to fall ill is a major benefit for employees. When employees don’t get the flu, they can feel better and stay healthier.

Workplace Flu Vaccination ClinicsYour Business Will Benefit, Too!

The flu can be serious for individual people and businesses alike. When employees are sick with the flu, they should be at home resting. Employees who come to work while they’re ill won’t perform well and they could infect their coworkers. Employees who stay home and rest won’t be productive until they return. By providing easy access to flu shots to your employees, you can help avoid these problems.

When fewer employees get sick during the flu season, your company can remain more productive.

Providing flu shots also helps employees feel valued. Not every company offers flu shot clinics to its employees. By providing a flu shot clinic, you’ll help your company stand out from the competition and strengthen your business. Employees will know they’re receiving a unique benefit from your company and that you care about their health.

Getting Started

It’s easy to add a workplace flu vaccination clinic to your selection of wellness programs. To get started, contact the Saskatchewan Health Authority for more information. Appropriate agencies are qualified to administer the flu vaccine.

Once you’ve arranged the clinic, communicate the details to your employees. Use a variety of methods, like emails, posters and in-person meetings to advertise the clinic. During the clinic, you can set a good example for your employees and get your own vaccination.

The flu can be a serious illness, but you can help protect your employees with a workplace flu vaccination clinic. Set up your clinic today and you can enjoy a healthier flu season at your workplace.

See related YXE Benefits posts on workplace flu.

We encourage you to connect with us on our Saskatoon social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter & Linkedin. 

Contact us today for a quote…. find out if you can benefit!

‘Join the Group- It’s Time To Benefit’
www.yxebenefits.ca

2019 Top Trends in Health Benefits Shared by YXE Benefits Saskatoon

YXE Benefits offers the simple, stable, smart group benefits choice for Saskatoon businesses; combining accessibility, flexibility and the stability of pooled benefits. Saskatoon companies choose the Chambers group plan because it offers unsurpassed value & outstanding customer service. The Chambers plan group benefits are for Saskatoon Chamber members.  In our latest post, we share an article on the 2019 top trends in health benefits.

 

Top Trends in Canada Health Benefits in 2019

  1. Heard of Telemedicine?

Many insurers have established partnerships with providers of telemedicine, and are actively promoting it as an optional benefit, or for plan sponsors, to promote it as an eligible expense under Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSAs).

Plan members can use their computer, phone or smartphone app to get 24/7 access to nurse practitioners or physicians, who can immediately diagnose and prescribe for common ailments. Employers that derive most of their revenue from hourly billings, for example, will likely find the service especially appealing.

“It certainly provides value to private plans because it gives very timely and efficient access to care so that employees are more productive and do not have to take time off work to go to walk-in clinics.” 

  1. Virtual care

Virtual care takes telemedicine a step further by providing an alternative way to access ongoing care (for example, for plan members already diagnosed with chronic conditions). Members consult with specialists and other allied healthcare professionals by phone, computer or smart app.

Virtual care for mental health, and more specifically for cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), is leading the way. Indeed, the long-term aim is to promote the use of virtual CBT as an early intervention, while employees are still at work, to prevent disability claims.

“A lot of pilots are out there now for virtual CBT. The important thing to note is that it doesn’t necessarily mean additional costs for the plan sponsor or new out-of-pocket costs for the plan member. This is about diverting some of the traditional benefit dollars to deliver services in a different way, and more cost-effectively.”

  1. Healthcare Apps

Recently, we have seen a number of healthcare apps, from both start-up vendors and traditional healthcare innovators. Insurers will soon be vetting the options to determine which are medically valid and financially viable as benefit offerings. These apps will complement existing benefits and can reduce costs.

“For example, an employee may go to a psychologist every six weeks, at a cost to the plan of $150 per visit. Between visits, he uses an app that costs $10 a month that helps him manage his anxiety day-to-day. Today, that $150 visit is an eligible expense, but the $10 app is not. If the $10 app saved one or more psychologist visits per year, it would save money and cover its own cost.”

As with many new benefits, coverage for healthcare apps will likely initially be promoted as an eligible expense under HCSAs.

  1. Targeted Health messaging

This year could mark a pivotal year for wellness supports from the workplace, due to insurers’ growing capabilities in analytics and artificial intelligence to send targeted, action-oriented health information to plan members.

“We can identify plan members who are at risk for chronic conditions, or who may be at risk for disability leave. We can reach out to them, with their consent, with helpful information and suggestions for care.”

Personalized, regular health messaging could be the missing link to help prevent and manage chronic disease. While past pilot projects consistently showed the value of coaching from allied health professionals (such as pharmacists and dietitians) for members with health risk factors or chronic diseases, member enrollment was a challenge and ongoing costs a concern. The incorporation of targeted messaging from insurers, with automated “nudges” that can be delivered digitally, may help with both engagement and cost-effectiveness.

  1. Medical cannabis

The most popular conversation come renewal time this year will likely be about coverage for medical cannabis. Now that most insurers have put together offerings for optional coverage, plan sponsors will be able to address a topic that continues to steadily garner media attention—which in turn stokes consumer interest.

Currently, Health Canada reports that more than 300,000 Canadians take medical cannabis, presumably paying out of pocket (or possibly using funds from healthcare spending accounts).

See related YXE Benefits posts on medical cannabis.

We encourage you to connect with us on our Saskatoon social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter & Linkedin. 

Contact us today for a quote…. find out if you can benefit!

‘Join the Group- It’s Time To Benefit’
www.yxebenefits.ca

Teladoc Telemedicine Service Bringing Better Care To Chamber Plan Members

YXE Benefits offers the simple, stable, smart group benefits choice for Saskatoon businesses; combining accessibility, flexibility and the stability of pooled benefits. Saskatoon companies choose the Chambers group plan because it offers unsurpassed value & outstanding customer service. The Chambers plan group benefits are for Saskatoon Chamber members.  In our latest post, we share information about the Teladoc Telemedicine Service.

Teladoc Telemedicine Service
Heard of Teladoc Telemedicine Service?

While Chambers Plan continues to provide stable, comprehensive group benefits to over 30,000 Canadian firms, we are always on the lookout for opportunities to provide you and your employees with even greater value.

In a recent survey the Globe and Mail reported that  57% of Canadians reported they could not secure an appointment with their family doctor within 48 hours, and 76% of Canadians found it difficult to secure care during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Not only is this adding strain to our healthcare system, leading to exceedingly long wait times in walk-in clinics and patients progressively seeking non-urgent care in emergency rooms, but it contributes to increased absenteeism in the workplace.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care who provides convenient access to high-quality care for millions of people in more than 130 countries. The Teladoc telemedicine service helps members consult with a physician about non-urgent medical matters by video conference or by phone, from wherever they are, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

When you need a doctor, call one anytime, anywhereTeladoc Telemedicine Service

Up in the middle of the night with a sick child? Need a prescription refill but don’t want to spend hours in a waiting room? Living or vacationing in a remote location, making it difficult to obtain medical care? Chambers Plan, in partnership with Teladoc Health, now offers a solution.

During the visit, members can receive a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, and even be prescribed medicine when necessary. Every doctor is certified by the Canadian College of Family Physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality.

And the best part is, as of September 1st, 2019, Chambers Plan now offers the Teladoc telemedicine service at no additional charge to all Plan members, and their dependents, who hold a Chambers Plan Extended Health Care benefit.

Simply download the Teladoc app from Apple or Google Play, complete the quick registration, and request a consultation either by video conference or by phone.

 

A DOCTOR’S CARE. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.

We encourage you to connect with us on our Saskatoon social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter & Linkedin. 

Contact us today for a quote…. find out if you can benefit!

‘Join the Group- It’s Time To Benefit’
www.yxebenefits.ca

Subscribe error, please review your email address.

Close

You are now subscribed, thank you!

Close

There was a problem with your submission. Please check the field(s) with red label below.

Close

Your message has been sent. We will get back to you soon!

Close