{"id":25216,"date":"2026-07-20T18:09:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T18:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/?p=86195"},"modified":"2026-07-20T18:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T18:09:13","slug":"beneva-rolls-out-new-initiatives-to-support-individuals-living-with-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/beneva-rolls-out-new-initiatives-to-support-individuals-living-with-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Beneva rolls out new initiatives to support individuals living with cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><i>A comprehensive approach combining human support and social commitment<\/i><\/h4>\n<p>Quebec City, QC (June 29, 2026) \u2013 A cancer diagnosis often comes as a shock, disrupting every aspect of a person\u2019s life\u2013personal, family, professional, as well as day-to-day routines. Fully aware of the challenges faced by those affected and their loved ones,&nbsp;Beneva is strengthening its efforts to provide more tangible and compassionate support throughout their journey.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Expanded coverage to better support individuals undergoing treatment<br class=\"dnr\"><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>As part of this commitment, Beneva is expanding its oncology coverage to better meet the needs of individuals undergoing treatment. As of September 1, cooling caps used during chemotherapy treatments will be covered for all group insurance plans at no additional cost, under the therapeutic devices clause. By helping to reduce hair loss, these treatments offer comfort and relief to those affected, further reinforcing Beneva\u2019s commitment to improving quality of life.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Practical tools to assist members and workplaces<br class=\"dnr\"><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>In addition, Beneva has developed a <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4713395-1&amp;h=2143848013&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beneva.ca%2Fsites%2Fbeneva%2Ffiles%2F2026-06%2FCOL-D1097A_202606_standing_together_to_face_cancer.pdf&amp;a=self-service+toolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">self-service toolkit<\/a> designed to support the overall well-being of plan members and their loved ones. It includes practical information and resources to help better support individuals affected by cancer. A workplace health toolkit focused on cancer has also been created to equip employers with tools to support their employees.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBehind every diagnosis is a person and loved ones who must cope with uncertainty, major decisions and a significant emotional burden. Whether through acts of solidarity, support programs or awareness initiatives, the measures we\u2019re putting forward reflect our commitment to providing meaningful support and conveying a message of hope to those navigating the cancer journey,\u201d said \u00c9ric Trudel, Executive Vice-President and Leader, Group Insurance, at Beneva.<\/p>\n<h4><b>A collective commitment to provide better support in the workplace<br class=\"dnr\"><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Furthermore, Beneva is proud to have signed the Canadian Cancer and Work Charter on June 10, a nationwide initiative that brings employers together around a shared commitment: better supporting individuals affected by cancer in their working lives. Through these initiatives, Beneva reaffirms its commitment to supporting those living with cancer and their loved ones, while contributing to the creation of more compassionate, inclusive and supportive environments.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"smallhead\"><b>About Beneva<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Beneva&nbsp;is the country\u2019s largest mutual insurance company, with 3.8 million members and over 6,500 employees dedicated to protecting people. Its caring approach founded on humane values and shared by its employees is anchored in its mutualist roots. Created by the coming together of <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/la-capitale\/\">La Capitale<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/ssq-insurance\/\">SSQ Insurance<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/2020\/12\/04\/la-capitale-ssq-insurance-rebrand-beneva\/\"><strong>2020<\/strong><\/a>, the company consolidated its pan-Canadian presence through its merger with <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/gore-mutual\/\">Gore Mutual<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/2026\/01\/07\/beneva-gore-mutual-complete-merger\/\"><strong>2026<\/strong><\/a>. With $30.3 billion in combined assets, it stands out for its diverse offerings in Group Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance as well as Individual Insurance and Financial Services. Its head office is located in Quebec City For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/beneva.ca\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">beneva.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"referencetext\"><em>Source: Beneva<\/em><\/p>\n<p> Tags: <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/beneva\/\" rel=\"tag\">Beneva<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/health-care\/\" rel=\"tag\">health care<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A comprehensive approach combining human support and social commitment Quebec City, QC (June 29, 2026) \u2013 A cancer diagnosis often comes as a shock, disrupting every aspect of a person\u2019s life\u2013personal, family, professional, as&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[1],"class_list":["post-25216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","tag-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25216"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25216\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}