Earlier this year, the Alberta government announced that the premiums required under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan are to be eliminated effective January 1, 2009.

If you are someone who have been paying these premiums, this means that you will now have an extra $44/month per single, $88/month per family to spend however you like.

We are all familiar with how competitive the healthcare market in Alberta has become, and with it, how important health care protection is. Why not use this opportunity to gain an advantage for yourself!

What you do with the money you will save from no longer having to pay your employees AHCIP premiums is up to you. Here are some options: keep the money, invest it, or provide additional health benefits for you and your families.

Complimenting your current benefit plan with guaranteed health benefits is the smart option. The advantages of doing so will not only be experienced by your family, but you will also find other advantages such as:

• Enhanced coverage for unexpected injuries or illnesses
• Income and lifestyle protection for you and the ones you love
• Increased peace of mind in these uncertain economic times
• Fast & simple to set up and administer
• Possible tax savings

As an Albertan, there are a number of different types of health benefits you could compliment your current benefit plan with including: disability, health and dental, travel insurance and critical illness insurance. Specialized Benefits’ health benefits offer simple, accessible, affordable, flexible and unique protection.

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact us through our website or by phone.

Sincerely,
Rhett Bagnall