Valuable complementary care
Every year, 1 out of 5 Canadians1 is affected by a mental health disorder or illness. And that number goes up for cancer patients. That’s because people living with cancer not only need medical treatment, they must also tackle physical, emotional and practical challenges. Challenges that require comprehensive support.
That’s why Desjardins Insurance offers a wide range of wellness services to extend personalized, compassionate support to you and your family. These safety-net services can help you sustain your energy, protect your mental well-being and balance family responsibilities, so you can focus on your health and daily life.
List of complementary services
These benefits may help alleviate treatment side effects, accelerate recovery, and improve quality of life both at work and at home.
Health professionals and wellness services
- Naturopathy
- Physiotherapy
- Kinesiology
- Osteopathy
- Psychology
- Nutrition
- Massage therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Acupuncture
Coverage for fertility-related drugs and treatments
Some cancers and chemotherapy treatments may affect reproductive health. Family building plans can offer physical, emotional and financial support for you and your partner pursuing fertility treatments, like gamete freezing, and parenthood after a cancer diagnosis.
Wellness account2
Depending on the options your employer selects, your wellness account can cover a wide range of expenses, including (for example) costs such as radon detectors, air quality testing, physical activities, supplements and esthetic care.
Mental health statistic
The percentage of cancer survivors who say they’ve experienced symptoms of psychological distress or cognitive disorders during or after their treatment. Desjardins Insurance supports your employees’ mental well-being with a plan that can be of great help during tough times.
* CDC, Improving Mental Health Care for People with Cancer, 2024, Improving Mental Health Care for People with Cancer | Cancer Survivors | CDC
Mental health statistic
The percentage of cancer survivors who say they’ve experienced symptoms of psychological distress or cognitive disorders during or after their treatment. Desjardins Insurance is here to support your mental well-being with coverage that can make a real difference during tough times.
* CDC, Improving Mental Health Care for People with Cancer, 2024, Improving Mental Health Care for People with Cancer | Cancer Survivors | CDC
Employee and manager assistance programs (EAP)
This program provides 12 hours of psychological assistance per family unit per year, deliverable by phone, virtually or even in person. Also, it provides legal and financial advice (30-minute calls, unlimited number of questions).
IMPORTANT: Please, refer to your insurance booklet or contact our Client Relations Centre to find out which products and services are included under your group insurance plan.
Note: If you’d like to know more about the options available under your group plan—or how to access these services—please contact your plan sponsor or Desjardins Insurance.
Employee and manager assistance programs (EAP)
For plan members
- This program provides 12 hours of psychological assistance per family unit per year, deliverable by phone, virtually or even in person.
- Legal and financial advice (30-minute calls, unlimited number of questions).
For managers
In addition to the standard coverage, we offer 12 hours of relationship coaching and crisis intervention by phone.
Note: if you want to enhance your group insurance plan and create an environment truly adapted to your team’s health needs, please get in touch with your insurance advisor.
1. Mental Health Commission of Canada, Mental Health & Cancer: Quick Facts, 2021, https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/8585-CSMC-MHCC-Mental-Health-and-Cancer-Quick-Facts-EN-ACC.pdf
2. Available for groups with 50 or more people.
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