MARCH
2021
Since 1984
Topics In This Issue
  • Taxability of Your Employee Benefit Plan
  • Ask the Pharmacist: Generic Medications
  • Human Resources: Pay Equity
  • Grand & Toy: TruSens Air Purifiers
  • Medline Medical Mart: SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test
Employee Group Benefits
Taxability of Your Employee Benefit Plan
What is a taxable benefit?
When setting up a group benefits plan, it is important for employers to understand the manner in which this affects employee payroll deductions.

We'll cover:
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Dependent Life
  • Health, Dental, Vision Care and Health Care Spending Account
  • Short and Long Term Disability
Ask the Pharmacist: Generic Medications
Misconceptions About Generic Drugs
There are thousands of medications marketed and sold across the globe. They are separated into two different types of drugs: brand name and generic. It may be hard to determine the differences and similarities between these two types of medication.

  • Which is better?
  • Similarities
  • Differences

Read on to learn more about generic medications.
Human Resources Consulting
Pay Equity
What is it and why it is Important?

Each of the provinces has different legislation that covers principles of “equal pay”. In some cases, the principle covered is “equal pay for equal work” and in other cases the principle covered is “equal pay for work of equal value”.

  • What is Pay Equity?
  • Who Is Covered?
  • Employers Obligation
  • Risk of Non-compliance
  • Maintaining Pay Equity
Procurement and Shared Services
Grand & Toy: TruSens Air Purifier
With 360-Degree Dupont HEPA Filter
With advanced air purifier technology, simple controls, and Dupont™ filtration, TruSens improves air quality. The streamlined design and size options make TruSens an ideal addition to any home or work environment.

Choosing The Right TruSens Air Purifier

  • Z1000 (small) 250 sq. ft.
  • Z2000 (medium) 375 sq. ft.
  • Z3000 (large) 750 sq. ft.

We'll be hosting a product webinar on Wednesday April 21 watch your inbox for details. These are available now through your Grand & Toy account.
SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test
Testing ready to go when you need to know
Medline Medical Mart is working with Roche Diagnostics to bring this rapid COVID antigen test to Canada now.
 
Getting fast answers is just a few steps away.
Performing the Roche SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test is intuitive and can be implemented in existing processes without the need of additional resources. The test kit can be stored at room temperature. Taking the sample is identical to common nasopharyngeal swab tests and only four simple steps are required to get the result within 15 minutes.
 
  • High test quality/performance
  • No analyzer needed
  • Fast/direct result while patient is waiting
  • Easy workflow
  • 25 per kit $289.00 = $11.56 each
 
Rapid Antigen Tests - Ordering numbers at Medline Medical Mart
Item No. Description UOM Price
711-9327592190 SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test 25/kit $289.00
711-9338322190 SARS-CoV-2 Control Test 10/box $129.99
ASSOCIUM Divisions
Our employee group benefits division, being in business since 1997, gives us the experience to provide customized alternative plans and reduce administrative costs for our clients, while quoting sustainable rates at start up - and at renewal.
We're unique in the marketplace providing innovative and customized Advisor services: Managing General Agent, Third Party Administrator, Claims Adjudication, Specialty Drug Management / Preferred Pharmacy Network and Human Resources Consulting.
Since 1984, ASSOCIUM Consultants provides specialized human resource services, organizational development and expertise across a broad range of services.
Save money in all areas of your operational spend. Engage in shared services and group purchasing for your people, technology and product solutions. As a national affinity program, ASSOCIUM GAIN has huge buying power, which translates into significant discounts for our members. Membership fees are set annually according to the size of your organization and operating budget.
 Supporting the success of Canadian organizations since 1984. 
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