Kelowna Benefits/Pension Breakfast Education Session – May 23, 2013

ENCOMPASS Benefits is pleased to announce our next Breakfast Education Session in Kelowna.

• DATE:  Thursday, May 23, 2013
• TIME:  7:30-9:15am
• LOCATION:  Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvcey Avenue, Kelowna, BC

Agenda

• Drugs – Are you ready for this freight train of change? – Presented by Harold Gutovich, a Prescription Drug ‘Expert’ from Great-West Life. – See Harold’s Bio below
• Pooled Registered Pension Plans – The Latest Update  – Presented by Lyle Isenor, Benefits Consultant from ENCOMPASS Benefits.
• The ROI of Employee Assistance Programs – Myth or Reality? – Presented by Pascal Dishaw from Ceridian LifeWorks
• 3 Innovative Ideas to Save on Benefit Costs – Presented by Cindy Danielson, Benefits Consultant from ENCOMPASS Benefits.

Guest Presenter Bio’s

• Harold Gutovich from Great-West Life has extensive knowledge on the changing climate of the delivery of prescription drugs.  He has participated in panel discussions and think tanks which helped design the new pharmacy agreement.  Harold built the Western Canada operations of Assure Health, played a key role in having the BCE Emergis pay-direct drug card recognized by Pharmacare, and helped introduce an electronic drug network to BC.  Harold will provide valuable insights into prescription drug plan strategies for plan sponsors, as well as provide insights on future expectations and approaches to disease-state management.
• Pascal Dishaw from Ceridian LifeWorks is the Manager, Strategic Alliances and is responsible for managing and growing Ceridian’s strategic partner channels. He handles all contracting and management of new business accounts for Ceridian’s EAP & Organizational Wellness division in Western Canada. Pascal holds a Bilingual Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and currently resides in Coquitlam, BC.

To Register

Please register to join us on May 23 for this informative information session by contacting:

Carole Kormendy

Call:  250-763-6464 or Toll Free 1-800-665-5262

Email:  Carole@encompassbenefits.com

We hope to see you there!