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Having the double whammy of group insurance and a pension plan together <\/span>can help retain top talent at your company.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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The biggest case in favor of providing a group benefits program is employee retention<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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The Case for Group Benefits\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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For anyone that might consider pursuing entrepreneurship, their first concern is often the loss of their group benefits plans. This is especially true for those with families!<\/div>\n

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Working for a large company in the world can be enticing because of the lucrative benefit packages offered<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Offering your employees something like a health & dental plan, with a variety of paramedical options such as chiropractor appointments, and vision care can go along way in keeping your employees feeling happy and taken care of<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>To go along with that group insurance program, many companies offer a group RRSP or Pension that the employees can contribute to; usually with the employer matching a <\/span><\/span>portion<\/span><\/span> of their contributions<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n

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As a startup founder, you may not have access to such comprehensive benefits plans. So how can a growing entrepreneur support their employees and retain talent?<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Luckily, the Health & Welfare Trust can be a viable option for a new startup with a small pool of employees<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Even if you are a solo-preneur, (as most group plans <\/span><\/span>require<\/span><\/span> at least of 2 other employees), the Health & Welfare Trust can help provide some tax relief for the medical\/ dental expenses of that new business<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Though fear can have a big influence on your decisions, so can the feeling of <\/span><\/span>being appreciated<\/span><\/span> and well taken care of<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>This should be the biggest motivator, because keeping your employees happy should bring greater productivity for your business and less turnover of employees<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A big dental bill, laser eye surgery, or braces for kids can be a big expense to find the money for, even when it’s <\/span><\/span>partially<\/span><\/span> covered by 80% co-insurance under a group insurance plan<\/span><\/span>. It’s even worse when the employer does not pick up the cost, and you have to pay for it <\/span>personally<\/span><\/span> with after-tax dollars. <\/span>If paid <\/span><\/span>personally<\/span><\/span> only a small percentage (18%) <\/span><\/span>is reimbursed<\/span><\/span> under the Medical Expense Tax Credit after the deductible <\/span><\/span>is met<\/span><\/span>. A 3% of net annual income <\/span>is used<\/span><\/span> as far as yearly deductibles for the METC. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For many, finding the money to get dental work done can be difficult. Having the company absorb these costs can mean the difference of getting any work done at all. <\/span>The company can also make the premiums for a group insurance program tax deductible, or in the health & welfare trust case, make the medical or dental expense a tax-deductible business expense<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Why Don’t More Companies Provide Group Benefits?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Some of the main issues that may dissuade a company from going down the road to providing group benefits <\/span><\/span>mainly<\/span><\/span> depend on the size of the company, I’ll list off some of the main reasons I’ve encountered:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
simple enough, some companies might believe the value they are getting in return <\/span><\/span>just<\/span><\/span> isn’t worth what they have to pay<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Insurance companies aren’t exactly fighting over each other to win the small business group insurance marketplace either<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Depending on the age and occupation of your employees the premium you can <\/span><\/span>be charged<\/span><\/span> might deter from implementing the program, or taking the renewal if you had a bad claim year the previous year<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you go the Health & Welfare Trust route the cost is straightforward with the setup fee and admin fee per claim, so there are no unexpected surprises<\/span><\/span>. There is no discrimination based on age, sex or occupation either. Every company has the same costs.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you are a sole proprietorship or partnership, there is a very small pool of options out there for you<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>If there is an option, such as the Health & Welfare Trust, then what’s covered such as the <\/span><\/span>maximum<\/span><\/span> amount of claims <\/span><\/span>is limited<\/span><\/span> compared to what is available to incorporated companies of the same size<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The solution, time to get Incorporated… in all seriousness most group insurance programs make the most tax, cost, and benefit sense when you <\/span>are incorporated<\/span>.<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lack of Income<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Having your premiums or expenses tax deductible for your business is an attractive reason why you might provide a group benefits program, but if you have no active income then there is no revenue that you can deduct for tax purposes<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Seems simple enough of a concept, but for many startups still in the pre-launch phase of their company, it can be a major detriment<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Perceived Complexity<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
An overabundance of information in the marketplace and for each program available can seem overwhelming to some<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Most people understand the basics of a traditional plan with co-insurance, deductibles, and premiums. But, for something like the Health & Welfare Trust, the word trust alone can get people hung up<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Many proposals can seem confusing when their 10 pages plus and you’re not exactly sure what <\/span><\/span>is covered<\/span><\/span> under a group insurance program after deductibles, premiums and coinsurance <\/span><\/span>is paid<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I apologize in advance for the amount of paperwork you will have to read through. I promise though, the concept at its core is a simple one. Working with a broker with experience in the group insurance marketplace can go a long way in simplifying some of these concepts for you<\/span>.<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lack of Coverage<\/b><\/h4>\n
depending on the industry you are in, you might not be insurable under a traditional group benefits program<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Specifically<\/span><\/span>, Short Term & Long Term Disability is most <\/span><\/span>commonly<\/span><\/span> not offered to a large <\/span><\/span>portion<\/span><\/span> of occupations & industries as part of most plans<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>There are sometimes underwriting requirements for certain benefits depending on the plan, which some employees may not qualify for because of health reasons<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you are not looking for disability or life insurance as part of your group insurance program then the health & welfare trust is a viable alternative<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>There is no health underwriting to qualify, and many more industries and occupations qualify that wouldn’t under a traditional plan<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n
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If you are currently entertaining the idea of a group benefits program for you and your employees then please speak with a broker like myself who can guide you through the options available<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>There are attractive benefits of implementing a program for your company which include: coverage for shareholders\/ employees and their families, tax-deductible premiums (or in the H&W Trust case, medical&dental expenses), increased employee retention and happiness, having the insurance company pick up the cost of your medical & dental expenses instead of paying for them <\/span><\/span>personally<\/span><\/span>, and attracting new high-quality employees<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If lack of insurance coverage is holding you back from finally making that dentist appointment then please reach out and have a chat with me<\/span><\/span>. We intend to write more articles for Spring in the future, so keep an eye out for future posts.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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About Karl Jung Financial Services Ltd.<\/h4>\n
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Karl Jung Financial Services Ltd. is a family owned and operated financial services company. <\/span>As independent brokers, we help families and small businesses find the most appropriate life and disability insurance solutions, along with group benefits packages and pension fund management<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>We broker with 9 of the largest insurance companies in Canada, and have a combined 40 years of experience in the insurance & financial services industry<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Other key areas we can assist you with:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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  • What would happen to my business if either myself or my business partner were to <\/span><\/span>pass away<\/span><\/span> prematurely<\/span><\/span>?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What would happen if a key employee were to pass away<\/span><\/span> prematurely<\/span><\/span> or become disabled?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How do I protect my income and business if I were disabled<\/span><\/span> or developed a serious illness?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What type of benefit packages are available to my employees and how can I provide them with an adequate retirement<\/span>?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How do I get money out of my company in the most tax-efficient manner and how do I fund my retirement?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Written by Adam Jung<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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