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Understanding diabetes medication management

With so many Canadians impacted by diabetes, it’s important to understand your options for managing your medications and treatment protocol.


What to consider when selecting a new pharmacy

There are many factors to consider when you’re in the market for a new pharmacist. If you’re thinking about changing pharmacies, it’s important to understand the role they play as part of your healthcare team.


Misuse of benefits impacts us all

Each RTIP/ARM plan has a monthly premium that is calculated based on annual factors like the number of claims, reimbursements, types of benefits coverage and plan usage. Benefits fraud and abuse can also have a big impact on a plan’s bottom line.


The Ontario Drug Benefit Program and deductibles

If you or your dependant is 65 years old or older, the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program can help pay for the majority of the cost of more than 4,400 prescription drug products. 


Paying for your benefits: What you need to know

Depending on your Employee Life and Health Trust benefits plan, whether you’re full time or part time, permanent or temporary, at work or on a leave, you may be required to pay for some or even all of your benefits’ premiums through payroll deduction or pre-authorized debit (PAD).


Reporting benefits fraud

Health and dental benefits fraud is a real crime with real consequences, but people may not understand how it can affect them on a personal level. The better you understand how to recognize it, the more equipped you are to refuse it and report it.


5 easy ways to refresh your home for spring on a budget

With the cold weather behind us, it’s the perfect time to spruce up your home’s interior in preparation for the warm and bright season ahead. Here are 5 easy ways you can freshen up your home this spring on a budget.


5 ways to spend your March break 2019 in Ontario

Looking to get out of the house more this March Break? We’ve put together a list of fun activities available across Ontario to help you and your family make the most of every minute. From all of us at OTIP, we wish you a fun and safe March Break.


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