• Fact: New plan member testimonials show that in addition to offering savings for plan sponsors, Manulife’s Specialty Drug Care program places equal emphasis on providing excellent service for plan members.

  Plan member testimonials from February 2017:

  • "...I would like to state that because of the level of service that I received from Manulife, that when the time comes to purchase our own personal health insurance plan we will be favoring Manulife ahead of other plan providers”
  • “I do not know if there is any way to improve on this, as I have nothing but good things to say about this program and the people who are employed by it.”
  • “I found the whole experience to be exceptional which was very helpful when faced with a decision to treat a condition but the cost is so high. Everyone I spoke to at both the Specialty Drug Care and Bayshore were courteous, professional and provided exceptional service.”
  • “The cost of the drug I am on is extremely high. The Specialty Drug Care Program takes the worry off me on how to pay for this drug. I am grateful for the program.”
  • “…Our case manager was the best. Took her time explaining things even twice.”
  • “Everyone at Bayshore is great. My case manager went out of her way to explain the program and help me save money. Thank you!”
• Fact: The state of an employee’s finances can have a direct effect on their health.

  Financially unwell are less likely to engage regularly in any healthy activities.¹

  Financially unwell¹: Only 51% say they are in good physical health – compared to 71% for the financially well.

  Financially unwell are more likely to experience financial stressors.¹

  Financially unwell¹:

  • 81% say dealing with money causes them stress - compared to 40% for the financially well
  • 88% say they worry about their finances - compared to 41% for the financially well
  • 49% say they feel distracted at work due to money-related issue - compared to 15% for the financially well

  Financially prepared:

  • 2.5x more likely to actively manage their health².
  • Almost 25% more likely to identify themselves as being very healthy compared to those unprepared³.
• Fact: Employees who are more financially secure tend to take better care of their physical health.

  Financially unwell¹ :

  • 64% say they would like to eat more fruits and vegetables - compared to 79% for the financially well
  • 45% say they would like to exercise more - compared to 68% for the financially well
  • 39% say they would like to get regular check-ups - compared to 61% for the financially well
• Fact: An employee’s satisfaction and productivity at work can be influenced by their financial situation.

  Financially unprepared:

  • 16% less likely to say they’re productive on the job³.(Equating to $8,000 from a $50,000 annual salary)
• Fact: Canadians do not feel that they have a good handle on, and are on track to, saving what they’ll need for retirement.
  • Only 34% feel financially well¹.
  • Only 11% of the financially unwell feel protected in case of unplanned events – death (14%), serious illness (7%) and disability (6%) ¹
• Fact: Most employees value a group retirement program as much as more vacation time.
  • 64% value a group retirement plan as much as extended vacation time.⁵
  • 36% say ‘employer’ contributions to a group retirement plan is their top desired benefit.⁵
  • Only 6% of employers are aware of this.⁵
• Fact: Financially prepared employees likely work with an Advisor.

  4x more likely they are working with an Advisor².

¹ Manulife Financial Wellness Study – 2016 Index
² Manulife/Ipsos Reid Health and Wealth conducted by Ipsos Reid, March 2015
³ Manulife/Ipsos Reid Health and Wealth – Wellness study conducted by Ipsos Reid, February 2014
⁴ Manulife’s Financial Wellness study – benchmark 2015 conducted by Environics Reasearch Group, July 2015
⁵ SMEs Employees and SMEs Employers opportunities – Manulife conducted by Environics Research, December 2014-January 2015