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Sandie Braid, CEBS
A major enhancement has been made to the Physicians’ Disability Insurance (PDI) Plan—the addition of a partial disability benefit. For disabilities occurring on or after 1 October 2008, the insurer will assess claims on... Read More
Almost all physicians protect the source of their livelihoods—their income—by purchasing disability insurance. But income is only half the equation. For many physicians a substantial portion of the income they earn is... Read More
If you are an incorporated physician and you are not participating in the Core-Plus Plan under the BCMA Health Benefits Trust Fund (HBTF), you could be missing an opportunity to save significant tax dollars. Now is the... Read More
If you have a policy of MEDOC travel insurance through Johnson Inc., you will shortly be receiving your annual renewal package. All MEDOC travel insurance renews on 1 September each year, regardless of the date that you... Read More
The BCMA is delighted to introduce long-term care insurance (LTCI) to members through a special alliance between MD Financial, Sun Life Financial, and the BCMA. LTCI has been offered in the United States for over 40... Read More
Eligible extended health and dental claims from the BCMA Health Benefits Trust Fund (HBTF) for the 2007 benefit year must be received within the following time frames: Any 2007 claims received by Sun Life... Read More
As summer approaches many people will be planning a well-earned vacation. Unfortunately, thieves often target homeowners when they are away on holiday, and coming back to find your home has been burgled is not the way a... Read More
With the Canadian dollar at or close to par with the US currency, a growing number of Canadians are planning trips in the US and around the world, and are in need of travel health insurance. To answer this need, BCMA... Read More
Each November the Insurance Committee reviews the premium and claims experience of the past 12 months of the Member Group Life Insurance plan. Any surplus funds remaining after payment of claims and administration... Read More
You may have already taken the smart step to get the life insurance protection you need right now. But needs often change—so why not guarantee your ability to increase your coverage later, regardless of changes to your... Read More