Many members have entrusted Doctors of BC with their insurance needs over their careers. If you are nearing retirement, there are some things to know about your Doctors of BC insurance.

Physicians’ Disability Insurance (PDI): PDI remains in effect as long as you have more than $10 000 of eligible income in a calendar year; however, it terminates at age 70 regardless of your income. Cancel your coverage once you retire. If you forget, PDI automatically cancels after a period of no income.

As a Doctors of BC member, you are eligible for substantial savings compared with consumer pricing on current mobility devices and data plans, as well as home and business services.

The BCCDC has developed online information about monkeypox for health care professionals as well as the public. The information includes an update on the current situation, clinical presentation of cases, transmission, management of suspected cases, infection prevention and control measures, and prevention and vaccination.

Information for health care providers: www.bccdc.ca/health-professionals/clinical-resources/monkeypox.

Congratulations to this year’s BC College of Family Physicians award winners.

My Family Doctor Award (patient nominated)

The My Family Doctor Award is a way for patients to recognize their own family physician. The following five family doctors, one from each health region, received this year’s award: