Blog & Insights
Explore Healthwise Benefits blogs, insights and resources designed to help Canadian businesses and solopreneurs make smarter decisions about health, wellness, and employee benefits.

Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Benefits: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Why Taxability of Benefits Matters for Your Business Offering employee benefits is one of the best ways to attract and retain top talent, but not

What is Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal government dental benefit designed to provide basic oral health care to Canadians who do not have

2026 EI Changes and STD Cost Savings for Employers
Offering a good short-term disability plan to your employees doesn’t just protect them when they’re sick, but can actually reduce your EI premiums too. With

Canadian Dental Fee Guide Review
Ever wonder why your dental plan renewal goes up more than the dentist’s fee increases? There’s actually some interesting math behind that, and it’s worth

Canada’s IVF Coverage Patchwork — and What It Means for Your Benefits Plan
Ever tried explaining to an employee in Alberta why their colleague in BC gets $19,000 in fertility support while they get nothing? Welcome to Canada’s

Generic Ozempic is coming to Canada soon — here’s what it means for your drug plan.
Here’s something that’ll surprise you: Canada is about to become the first major Western country where you can get generic Ozempic. Not in five years.