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WSIB Rate Framework Change Ask the Pharmacist: Flu Vaccines We're celebrating the Gift Giving Season a little early to help you GAIN a little holiday spirit Why was that Insurance Claim Declined?

WSIB Rate Framework Change The new framework will simplify, and bring consistency to how premium rates are set and adjusted. On January 1, 2020 the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will introduce a new rating system which will change the way premium rates are calculated across the province. The WSIB will use a two-step approach to set and adjust the rates for employers. The first step involves setting the average rate for each industry class based on their risk profile and share of responsibility to maintain the insurance fund. The second step will adjust individual rates by looking at the individual claim history and how it compares to the rest of businesses in the same class. Learn more

Ask the Pharmacist: Flu Vaccines Understand the who, what, where, when and why of flu vaccines Why should people get vaccinated against the flu? How does the flu vaccine work? Who should get vaccinated this season? What are other measures that can be taken to protect against the flu? Where can I get the flu shot? Why do I need a flu vaccine every year? Answers

We're celebrating the Gift Giving Season a little early to help you GAIN a little holiday spirit Contact your ASSOCIUM GAIN Team and we can help! Get 2 new quotes in the works from our roster of Partner Providers by December 31, 2019 and get a *FREE* HP Printer/Scanner/Fax machine. Save money and save on office efficiency!   Refer an organization that becomes a member and get 50% off your upcoming renewal AND get a *FREE* HP Printer/Scanner/Fax machine!   Our Team is Your Team: Find Out How By Asking an ASSOCIUM GAIN Team member today!

Why was that Insurance Claim Declined? Read and understand the employee handbook The most common customer service questions we address are: “Is this covered?” and “Why wasn’t this covered?” Unfortunately, the more frequently asked question is “Why wasn’t this covered?”. A question that comes after an employee has had their insurance claim declined. This usually comes in an Explanation of Benefits note listing what was and wasn’t covered from the most recent submission. Sometimes the reasons are simply due to the general plan rules: The claimant has already claimed the annual maximum allowable for a specific benefit or, in some cases, an overall plan maximum The benefit (vision, for example) was claimed before its anniversary date.

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