By Howard Cheung, Account Executive, Immix Group / March 14, 2019 Once they grow above three employees, many small businesses start thinking about getting a benefits program. After all, benefits are a key attraction in hiring the best talent. From a human resources perspective, small businesses scaling up should make sure the benefits package they settle on […]
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BC’s new Employer Health Tax starts January 1––
Here are 3 things every employer must know
By Howard Cheung, Account Executive, Immix Group / November 7, 2018 Many British Columbians welcome the abolishing of public healthcare premiums. They see the move as a huge step towards a truly free healthcare system. But what are the potential cost impacts? Here are 3 things employers should note and prepare for. 1. Companies with payrolls over […]
Exclusive: Our report on the Vancouver Cannabis Trade Show 2018
By Howard Cheung, Account Executive, Immix Group /August 10, 2018 In Canada this year, we’ve seen much progress and many changes with regard to cannabis legislation. At Immix Group, we are committed to providing active updates to you on the legalization of cannabis – and how this may change the healthcare landscape. As part of keeping […]
HR managers: Here are three useful tips to help you efficiently manage employee benefits
By Howard Cheung, Account Executive, Immix Group / May 23, 2018 Employee benefits are an integral part of both the employee-value proposition and the overall working experience. As an HR manager, you might well ask, “Just how deeply should I be involved in employee benefits?” Let’s be frank. The discipline of employee benefits can be overwhelmingly […]
Your employee benefits program: Five important questions to ask every year
By Howard Cheung, Account Executive, Immix Group / April 13, 2018 It is vital that you run a sustainable, healthy employee benefits program tailored to your organization’s needs. As your company changes and grows, be aware that one size does not fit all. Update your program to ensure you continue getting the maximum value in providing benefits. Whether […]
March is Fraud Prevention Month – and you can help!
By Lindsay Davis, Vice President, Immix Group / March 14, 2018 Benefits fraud is a topic that just keeps trending. There’s good reason for that. Fraud is a huge problem within the world of benefits. It impacts everyone – and it hurts everyone. Benefits fraud is insidious. It takes all forms. Plan members, plan sponsors and service […]
Employee benefits renewal is simpler than you think – here’s the key
By Howard Cheung, Account Executive, Immix Group / Oct 18, 2018 You may be an accountant, or work in human resources. Or perhaps you are a cost controller, chief financial officer or small-business owner. In any of these roles, you face the same daunting challenge every year: At employee-benefits-renewal time, how best to deal with rate adjustments while […]
Am I already covered for travel insurance if I have employee benefits?
By Howard Cheung, Account Executive, Immix Group / Aug 12, 2018 99% of the time the answer is YES, you are covered for travel MEDICAL insurance. Most, if not all, group employee benefit plans have some kind of out of country coverage for unexpected medical emergencies. For example, if you slip and break your leg […]
BC’s Medical Services Plan: What is MSP – and what does it have to do with your benefits plan?
This blog is from 2017, and due to legislative changes in BC, MSP employer payments were cancelled. Please read more here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents/premiums ———————————— By Katie Wray, Immix Group / March 30, 2017 The three certainties that come along with living in British Columbia: death, taxes – and Medical Services Plan (MSP) premium increases. Prior to joining Immix […]
At Immix, our role goes far beyond the pricing of your program.
By Lindsay Davis, Vice President, Immix Group / Feb 09, 2017 From time to time, we are approached by businesses that do not have an employee benefits program in place. Or, they have a plan, but they do not have an active relationship with their benefits broker. Surprisingly to us, they sometimes don’t know their broker […]