CLHIA says health insurers will support Albertans displaced by wildfires | Insurance Business Canada
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CLHIA says health insurers will support Albertans displaced by wildfires
Over 19,000 residents have evacuated their homes
Catastrophe & Flood
By Mika Pangilinan
Health insurers have taken special measures to support those who have been displaced by the recent wildfires in Alberta.
The wildfire situation in the province has continued to escalate as fire officials declared more fire evacuation orders over the weekend.
More than 19,000 residents have been ordered to flee their homes as of Sunday afternoon, according to a report by…
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Op-Ed: PurpleCARE mental health coverage must be increased to meet the urgent needs of students | opinion
A group of students walk by the Weldon Library, Sept. 18, 2017.
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Access to mental health resources is key to ensuring students receive a quality experience, achieve academic success and improve their overall well-being. The USC’s PurpleCARE health benefits plan strives to provide these necessary resources for undergraduate students.
Every Western University undergraduate student is automatically enrolled in PurpleCARE, which offers insurance coverage for various health-related needs. This includes $750 insured for mental health-related expenses such as seeing a therapist or social worker.
However, as elected University Students’ Council Councilors, we have heard from students repeatedly…
How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?
In healthcare, there has been a large expansion in non-compete clauses. Many of our clients would like to find a way out of their non-compete clause when looking to leave their current employment.
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The first way to avoid breaching a non-compete clause is to have your attorney negotiate a contract without a non-compete clause before beginning your employment.
Sometimes, non-compete clauses are unavoidable. So what can you do in that situation?…
US health care system benefits insurers, not patients
Could this be the year when America starts to shift away from the employer-sponsored health insurance model?
To be sure, health care is an issue that concerns most people. Whether it is accessing care or paying for health care services, few people are free of the anxiety that comes when they or a loved one must undergo treatment for an acute life-threatening or debilitating chronic condition.
In spite of the $4 trillion spent in 2021 on health care in the United States, the highest per capita spending in the world, life expectancy in our nation continues to languish in comparison…
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Home Improvement Abc Sequence Where To Observe
Because Allen considered Michigan his home state, the rule was that only Michigan faculties would get the free advertising. There have been two notable exceptions to the overall rule that Tim solely supported Michigan academic institutions on the show. First, in the course of the episode “Workshop ‘Til You Drop” Tim wears a Wofford College sweatshirt. Second, in the course of the episode “The Wood, the Bad and the Hungry” Tim wears an Owens Community College sweatshirt.
The collection launched Allen’s appearing career and was the beginning of the television profession of Pamela…
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Overview
Assistive technology enables people to live healthy, productive, independent, and diagnosed lives, and to participate in education, the labor market and civic life. Assistive technology reduces the need for formal health and support services, long-term care and the work of caregivers. Without assistive technology, people are often excluded, isolated, and locked into poverty, which increases the impact of disease and disability on a person, their family, and society.
Who can benefit from assistive technology?
People who most need assistive technology include:
people with disabilities
older people
people with non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and stroke
people with mental health…
How To Decide Which Bills To Put on Autopay
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Manually paying bills can be a drag, which might prompt you to try autopay. But which bills should you choose to automatically deduct payments from your bank account?
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“Autopay offers both advantages and disadvantages when it comes to managing your expenses,” said Andrew Latham, certified financial planner and director of content for Supermoney. “Pros include timely payments, convenience, easier budgeting and potential interest savings. However, cons, such as insufficient funds, reduced flexibility, limited control and potential errors should…
Pet health insurance provider Barkibu raises $5 million
Galician pet tech firm Barkibu has raised $5 million in a new funding round. Offering both pet insurance and a preventive services app, naturally complete with an AI-powered component, Barkibu intends to use the new funds to further improve and expand its services.
Barkibu’s $5 million round was led by Kfund and saw the participation of existing investor Alma Mundi Ventures. According to co-CEO Pablo Pazos Rey, the company has raised approximately $11 million over the course of its lifespan.
Serving some 20,000 pet parents in both the Spanish and German markets, Barkibu’s insurance policy covers 80% of costs associated…