Health Insurance

All the latest public and private health insurance news, including coverage changes, policy decisions and health care reforms. This category also contains releases regarding health insurance company structure and performance, including board appointments, stock and shareholder information, quarterly reports, mergers and acquisitions. Also included are stories about recent studies, market trends, and consumer choices.

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Oct 31, 2024, 07:00 ET Reports: TELUS Health Performance Universe and Pension Indices show positive returns, enhanced stability and opportunity for Canadian pension plans

Solvency funded status of typical employer-provided pension plan was stable in third quarter, opening door to adjustments in risk management TORONTO, ...

Oct 30, 2024, 09:00 ET GuardMe International Insurance, Points for School partner to provide innovative funding option for students and institutions

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada's leading provider of student health and wellness service and support, GuardMe, today announced a partnership...

Oct 28, 2024, 12:00 ET Blue Cross Life reimagines life insurance with fast, affordable, digital solution

Delivering accessible, affordable and convenient life insurance solutions for Canadian families. SASKATOON, SK, Oct. 28, 2024 /CNW/ - Blue Cross Life ...

Oct 28, 2024, 08:00 ET Blue Cross Life reimagines life insurance with fast, affordable, digital solution

Delivering accessible, affordable, and convenient life insurance solutions for Canadian families MONCTON, NB, Oct. 28, 2024 /CNW/ - Blue Cross Life...

Oct 21, 2024, 10:21 ET Medibank and League partner to transform the digital health experience

Medibank partners with customer experience platform leader, League to deliver industry's most personalized digital healthcare experience LAS VEGAS...

Oct 03, 2024, 08:00 ET Flora Fertility Closes $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Fertility Insurance

Flora Fertility, an innovative insurtech company, today announced the successful close of its oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, raising $1.5M....

Sep 18, 2024, 06:00 ET Blue Cross® Health Study shows most Canadians recognize the importance of preventative health, but nearly half are not seeking the care they need

National study reveals that perceived limitations and barriers are preventing 48 per cent of Canadians from seeking care. SASKATOON, SK, Sept. 18,...

Sep 16, 2024, 07:30 ET BMO Insurance Enhances Flagship Whole Life Product

TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - BMO Insurance is refreshing its flagship whole life insurance product to provide greater protection and more value...

Jul 15, 2024, 11:00 ET Maximus Rose Living Benefits Showcases Strategic Partnerships to Revolutionize Group Benefits Solutions

Innovative Collaborations Set New Standards in Employee Benefits Management TORONTO, July 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Maximus Rose Living Benefits Inc., a...

Jul 08, 2024, 12:45 ET All dental care providers can now provide care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan

The Government of Canada opens up simplified process for all dental care providers to provide care to CDCP members DARTMOUTH, NS, July 8, 2024 /CNW/...

Jun 26, 2024, 08:00 ET NINE IN TEN CANADIANS THINK ATHLETIC THERAPY SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS

OTTAWA, ON, June 26, 2024 /CNW/ - According to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos, almost all Canadians (96%) want employee health insurance plans to ...

Jun 20, 2024, 10:00 ET Mental Health Claims Surge by 132% Amidst Persistent Barriers to Accessing Care

GreenShield's inaugural Health Outcomes Report reveals how digital health services are filling the gap and improving health outcomes in the workforce ...

Jun 12, 2024, 09:35 ET guard.me International Insurance, Devant and Kibbi partner to improve career outcomes for international students

TORONTO, June 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada's leading provider of health and wellness service and support for all students, guard.me, today announced a...

Jun 05, 2024, 16:01 ET Great-West Lifeco cautions investors regarding New York Stock and Bond LLC's mini-tender offer for shares in the United States

TSX:GWO WINNIPEG, MB, June 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco Inc. ("Lifeco") has been notified of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by New York Stock...

May 02, 2024, 17:29 ET Great-West Lifeco announces election of Directors

TSX:GWO WINNIPEG, MB, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco today announced that, at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, all of the 19 director...

May 01, 2024, 17:01 ET Great-West Lifeco reports record base earnings in the first quarter of 2024

TSX:GWO This earnings news release for Great-West Lifeco Inc. should be read in conjunction with the Company's Management Discussion & Analysis...
Combined Canada Introduces New Critical Illness Suite of Products

May 01, 2024, 08:10 ET Combined Canada Introduces New Critical Illness Suite of Products

Combined Canada, a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products in Canada, today introduced a new suite ...

Apr 29, 2024, 18:50 ET Forest firefighters ignite change: secure presumptive WSIB coverage for high cancer risk

TORONTO, April 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Ontario's forest firefighters will soon have the same presumptive WSIB coverage that urban firefighters do. Like...

Apr 16, 2024, 09:00 ET IMG Sends Employees on Fifth Corporate Service Trip with School the World

IMG (International Medical Group), an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company, is excited to highlight the success of ...

Apr 10, 2024, 06:30 ET North American Pet Health Insurance Industry Continued Exceptional Growth Rate In 2023

Industry experienced a ~22% year-over-year revenue increase while surpassing the $4 billion mark for the first time WINNIPEG, MB, April 10, 2024...

Apr 02, 2024, 11:00 ET Saskatchewan Blue Cross releases 2023 Community Investment Report

SASKATOON, SK, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Saskatchewan Blue Cross has released their second edition of their annual Community Investment Report, which...

Mar 20, 2024, 10:00 ET A New Era of Corporate Health: Segic and Bonjour-Santé Partner to Enhance the Benefits Marketplace

BROSSARD, QC, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Segic, a recognized leader in technology solutions for social benefits and group insurance, today announces an...

Mar 07, 2024, 08:00 ET CDIPC'S POOLING FRAMEWORK HELPS TO MAINTAIN AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE PLANS, DESPITE HIGH-COST DRUGS FOR RARE DISEASES

TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Through its 22-member insurance companies, the Canadian Drug Insurance Pooling Corporation's (CDIPC) high-cost drug...

Feb 26, 2024, 09:00 ET INSIGHTEC FOCUSED ULTRASOUND NOW COVERED FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE PALLIDOTOMY IN US

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) has become the first insurance provider to extend coverage for the innovative focused ultrasound pallidotomy ...

Feb 21, 2024, 10:15 ET NEW COALITION ADVOCATES FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS

Smart Health Benefits Coalition Supports 10 Million Canadians Through 65,000 Employers, Including 4,500 Union Plans OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - ...

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