Pierre-Marc, aged 32, is a dentist with a rich clientele. His income is substantial. Five years ago, he purchased an “any occupation” disability insurance policy. Today he meets with Joseph, his life insurance agent, to determine whether this type of coverage is still adequate. What should Joseph tell him?
Group insurance and group annuity representative Zaheb recently sold a group insurance contract to Alumo Inc., a company that employs about 50 plant employees. This is the first time the company offers such a plan. The employees are asking the company questions about how the prescription drug plan works. They are especially surprised to see that the plan covers very few of the brand name drugs often prescribed by their physicians. What should Zaheb do?
Arthur is a 79-year-old long-term care (LTC) policyholder whose daughter, Sheila, visits daily to help him get dressed and prepare meals. Sheila wants him to enter a nursing home because he isunable to dress himself. Though he cannot prepare his own meals, he can still feed himself, and once undressed, he can wash himself, seated in the bathtub.
Is Arthur eligible to receive LTC benefits?
Abraham lives in Alberta. He meets with a life insurance agent to discuss the purchase of an individual extended health insurance plan. Abraham is interested in a plan that would cover him, his wife, and their two young children. Here are some of the features of the plan that most closely meets Abraham’s needs: prescription drug coverage with a $50 annual deductible and 80% co-insurance, and dental coverage with a $100 deductible and 70% co-insurance on preventative services. However, Abraham asks the agent to present a plan with a cheaper premium. What changes would the agent have to consider in order to present a plan with a lower premium than the one described above?