Essential Complementary Care
Every year, 1 out of 5 Canadians1 is affected by a mental health disorder or illness—and the rate is even higher among people living with cancer. That’s because living with cancer means more than just getting medical treatment. There, are physical, emotional and practical challenges to overcome, too. Challenges that call for comprehensive support.
That’s why Desjardins Insurance offers an extensive range of wellness services to extend personalized, compassionate support to your workforce. These safety-net offerings help your employees sustain energy levels, safeguard their mental well-being and balance family responsibilities, so they can remain as engaged and productive as possible during challenging times.
List of complementary services
These benefits may help alleviate treatment side effects, speed 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. Programs like Family Focus offer physical, emotional and financial support for employees and their partners pursuing fertility treatments and parenthood in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis.
Wellness account2
A wellness account is a versatile coverage option designed to help finance different costs such as radon analysis, air quality testing, physical activities, supplements, esthetic care, preparation of a will and other legal fees, etc.
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 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
Employee and manager assistance programs (EAP)
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.
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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