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A Vital Component of Your Employee Benefits Package

Group critical illness insurance gives your employees a tax-free lump sum if they’re diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer, a heart attack, or a stroke. Adding it to your benefits package shows you care about your team’s well-being. In turn, it helps you build a loyal, productive workforce.

Group critical illness insurance for employees

Why Group Critical Illness Insurance Matters

  • Financial security: employees receive a lump sum to cover costs and lost income.
  • Peace of mind: it reduces stress during a very difficult time.
  • Retention: a strong benefits package helps attract and keep top talent.
  • Faster return to work: financial support lets employees focus on recovery.

Key Features of Group Critical Illness Coverage

  • Early-stage coverage: many plans pay a partial benefit for some conditions caught early.
  • Flexible use: employees can spend the money on treatment, lost wages, childcare, or anything else.
  • Tax treatment: the benefit is generally tax-free. However, if the employer pays the premium, it’s usually a taxable benefit to the employee. Your accountant can confirm the details.

For an independent overview of insurance basics, see the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s consumer guide.

How Nova Star Can Help You

Our experienced consultants can help you:

  • Assess your workforce: we identify what your employees need most.
  • Choose an insurer: we compare reputable carriers with competitive rates.
  • Design your plan: we fit coverage to your budget and your team.
  • Simplify enrolment: we help with setup and ongoing administration.

Invest in Your Employees' Well-being

Group critical illness coverage shows your commitment to your employees’ health and financial security. Contact Nova Star Insurance Consultants today to learn more.

FAQ's for Critical Illness Insurance

A serious diagnosis brings costs that health plans don’t cover, like time off work and travel for treatment. A lump-sum benefit eases that pressure. As a result, employees feel supported, and your business keeps their loyalty.

Disability insurance replaces part of an employee’s income each month while they can’t work. In contrast, critical illness pays one lump sum on diagnosis, whether or not they can work. Many employers offer both.

Yes. Many insurers offer group critical illness plans for small businesses, sometimes with just a few employees. We’ll find options that fit your size and budget.

Often, no. Many group plans offer a basic amount of coverage without medical questions. However, employees who want higher amounts may need to answer health questions.

Plans for Any Size Business

However many people you employ, we can help. Nova Star Insurance Consultant Inc. offers group critical illness plans for businesses large and small, along with attentive service. Call us to learn more about the affordable benefit options available for your team.

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