Jeffrey Simpson – Chronic Condition (Book Review)
“Chronic Condition”, the title of the book itself, conjures a number of thoughts, maybe personal memories, and brings to mind the abysmal state of politics in this country. This book, although it contains a lot of statistics, is a very interesting read about our beloved health care system. You know, the one we can’t afford, [...]
Today, Olympia Benefits bids adieu to our office space in the historic Burns Building. We are looking forward to joining the rest of the Olympia Financial Group Family in the Palliser Towers. Please note: our mailing address will not change. Our telephone, email, and LiveChat services will resume at 10 AM on April 29th. We [...]
Update: Medical Expense Tax Credit
General revisions have been made to consolidate and improve the readability of the Medical Expense Tax Credit and related documents. Highlights of the revised bulletin include: The addition and inclusive definition of certain medical practitioners Clarification of medical services The meaning of attendant care and full time attendant Clarification on the meaning of the phrase [...]
Today, we take a look the various status updates for your claims with the Olympia Health and Dental Plan. You can view the status of your claim by logging in to MY Olympia. New, Preparing: a claim has been entered or is in the process of being entered. Ready to Process: data entry is complete [...]
Olympia Financial Group Inc. (TSXV: OLY) is pleased to announce that it has been named one of Alberta’s Top 60 Employers. Alberta’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers [...]
Is my son or daughter eligible for my Olympia Plan if they are a post secondary student? The Olympia Benefits Health and Dental Plan can be extended to a dependant until the age of 25 if they are enrolled full time at a post secondary institution. Olympia will need to know their expected date of [...]
We decided to create a guide for the terminology of the Olympia Benefits Private Health Services Plan (PHSP). The terms are organized alphabetically. Amount Claimed The claimed amount is the total noted on the claim form. The claims processors for the Private Health Services Plan (PHSP) use the amount claimed as a guide when processing [...]
As the new year kicks off, many of our customers are preparing to make a claim for their Olympia Health and Dental Plan. To facilitate your claim we have prepared a Top 5 list for ensuring a seamless claim experience. 1. Double check your remaining Benefit Limit Ensure your expense total does not exceed your [...]
A recent study has explored the possible health risks from routine dental x-rays. Most of us have probably wondered about the effects of a dental x-ray given that when one is performed a vest is placed over our chest and often the technician leaves the room. So, is there a legitimate reason to worry [...]
At this time of year, Olympia Benefits is a very busy place. The volume of claims, new customers, and new employees is typically 10 percent higher than the rest of the year. In December, we processed over 8,000 claims, added over 200 new customer groups, and enrolled close 1,000 employees. If we take a look [...]
December is a busy month for Canadians travelling to see loved ones over the holidays and making trips to warm destinations for a New Year’s getaway. Olympia Benefits offers a suite of Travel Insurance products to protect you and your loved ones. Travel Health Insurance Unexpected medical treatment is the single most expensive hidden cost [...]
A number of our customers have contacted Olympia inquiring about their spouse’s insurance plans. Today we will answer two common questions on this subject. Are my spouse’s premiums for her traditional insurance plan eligible? Premiums contributed to a non-government insurance plan are an eligible expense with the Olympia Health and Dental Plan. Make use of [...]
Not too long ago, Alternative Medicine was generally considered a fringe healthcare treatment option for Canadians. Today, although broad adoption has yet to take hold, approximately 12% of Canadians use alternative medicine as a part of their health regime. As the number of participants in alternative medicine increases, the question surrounding the eligibility for these [...]
Customer Love offers a quick snapshot or questions from of one of Olympia’s awesome customers. Who: Westshield Financial Solutions What: Financial Planning Where: Okotoks, AB Why we love them: Westshield provides insurance planning and brokerage services to individuals for life insurance, disability insurance and critical illness insurance. Westshield provides solutions to protect families from the [...]
