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New Unstable Pre-Existing Condition Coverage through Pacific Blue Cross

November 26, 2013by Gord Donas in Blog, Health Insurance, Travel Insurance tagged , , ,

As of December 1, 2013, Pacific Blue Cross will be providing single trip and annual trip emergency medical plans with an optional protection benefit for unstable pre-existing conditions up to the full $5 million in protection.

If you would like to get the optional protection benefit, most people will simply need to answer 4 qualifying questions. Ones who should get this travel insurance add-on are for those with unstable conditions that are not normally covered in their regular travel insurance. An important fact to note is that conditions or symptoms that arise within 7 days of departure or on the day of departure are excluded.

Christmas is just around the corner and if you are planning on traveling this holiday season, this new unstable pre-existing condition coverage will give you the piece of mind you want on your vacation.

 

 

WorkSafe BC’s new Workplace Bullying and Harassment Bill

October 22, 2013by Gord Donas in Blog, Health & Wellness, WorkSafe BC

On November 1,2013 the new WorkSafe BC Workplace Bullying and Harassment policies take effect. All employers need to implement policy, process, and training programs in order to meet the WorkSafe BC requirements by November 1st.

It can be overwhelming and time-consuming for employers to make these new required changes under WorkSafe BC standards. I recommend contacting Jouta Performance Group. They provide  “Human Resources Consulting and Coaching Solutions that ensure your organization develops the people, policies and practices that create efficiencies, reduce expenses and most importantly – generate revenue”.

In accordance to the new legislature, Jouta Performance Group will:

  1. Create the Policy, Process and Training programs that ensure you are meeting WorkSafe BC requirements.
  2. Ensure the new policies align with your organizational culture.
  3. Utilizing our unique, interactive process, maximize buy-in and create sustainable change.

For more information on the new legislation and the steps you need to take to prevent workplace bullying and harassment please go to: http://jouta.com/new-legislation-in-effect-are-you-ready-for-november-1st/

 

9th Annual Fundraiser a Success

September 6, 2013by Gord Donas in Blog, Charity tagged , , ,

The 9th Annual John Fox Invitational Golf Tournament was a big success! 53 people came to the event and we had 40 golfers participate. We were happy to raise $4,300, which will go towards supporting 5 students at the Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding School for one year. If you want to learn more about the SMD Boarding School and the John Fox Invitational Golf Tournament click here.

A big thanks to our corporate sponsors Jouta Performance Group, Desjardins Financial, BCCA, Industrial Alliance, PBC, and Pointbreak.

I’d also like to thank our many prize donators:

  • Phil Wardley – groupSource
  • Jen Plaza – Desjardins
  • Ken Lieu – ACE/INA
  • Donna Thorne – BMO
  • Liz Lirette – everyone’s new realtor
  • Mike Lirette – Pointbreak
  • David Haber
  • Martin Evans
  • Simon Evans – BC HRMA
  • Pam Nair
  • Terilyn Bloos – Green Shield
  • Tony Humphries
  • Andrea Stamatakis – BBD
  • Meghan Hurst – Golf Town
  • Diana Pengelley – PBC
  • Aaron Seguin – RBC
  • Nellie Pagani
  • John & Colleen Fox

We also loved receiving the toques from the kids from Nepal!

We had another successful year for our fundraiser and enjoyed good weather and company. Looking forward to next years golf tournament!

 

9th Annual John Fox Invitational Golf Tournament

August 9, 2013by Gord Donas in Blog, Charity

On August 22nd, I will be hosting the 9th Annual John Fox Invitational Golf Tournament. This tournament raises money for the Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding School, through the Vajra Vidya Foundation.

Over the years we have supported 25-30 students at the SMD Boarding School.  The children that we fundraise for have lived in harsh conditions in Himilayan villages where they have traveled long distances to live and learn at the boarding school.  There are more than 400 children on the waitlist to get into the Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding School because of their hard life at home.  Most families in the Himilayan villages do not have roads, electricity, telecommunication, running water, sanitation, health care, or schools.

In a third world country like Nepal, a little money goes a long way in helping these kids discover and learn about the world.  The John Fox Invitational Golf Tournament gives me the opportunity to play a small part in providing these children with an opportunity to live a better life.

If you would like to learn more about the Vajra Vidya Foundation and the Shree Mangal Dvip Boarding school, please visit their website: http://www.rinpoche.com/hcfindex.htm

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