First Benefits Plan
You want to introduce employee benefits but are unsure where to begin.
Group benefits for growing businesses
Thinking About Employee Benefits for Your Business?
A practical starting point for small Canadian businesses exploring health and dental benefits—without committing to an oversized or unaffordable plan.
Is This the Right Starting Point for You?
This page is designed for employers who are considering benefits for the first time—or who need a clearer understanding before taking the next step.
Budget Conscious
You want meaningful coverage while keeping employer costs manageable.
Growing Team
You need benefits that can support recruitment, retention and future growth.
Need Guidance
You want plain-language help understanding insurers, coverage and costs.
What Could a Starter Plan Include?
There is no single package that fits every business. Coverage can be shaped around your workforce, priorities and budget.
You can begin with a focused plan and revisit it as the organization evolves.
✓ Prescription drugs
✓ Dental care
✓ Vision care
✓ Paramedical services
✓ Mental-health support
✓ Life and disability coverage
Short educational video
Group Benefits for Starters
Learn how a small business can begin thinking about employee benefits, the types of coverage that may be available and why the right plan starts with understanding the needs of the organization.
Not sure what to request?
You do not need to design the plan before speaking with us. A short initial conversation can help identify an appropriate direction.
You do not need to design the plan before speaking with us. A short initial conversation can help identify an appropriate direction.
A Clear Three-Step Starting Process
The objective is clarity first—then a plan recommendation based on the business’s actual circumstances.
1
Discovery Conversation
Discuss your team, objectives, priorities, budget and whether benefits are appropriate at this stage.
2
Review the Options
Consider suitable plan designs and insurer options with the costs and trade-offs explained clearly.
3
Choose with Confidence
Select coverage that fits the organization—or decide that the timing is not yet right.
You Do Not Need to Know Exactly What Plan You Want
Green Mountain Financial Services Inc. can help you understand the available choices, compare approaches and determine whether introducing benefits makes sense for your business.
Let’s Explore a Benefits Plan for Your Team
Share a few details about your organization and begin with a no-obligation conversation about the available options.
General information only. Plan availability, eligibility, pricing and coverage are subject to insurer requirements and the circumstances of the employer group.