September

If you are an incorporated physician and you are not participating in the Core-Plus Plan under the BCMA Health Benefits Trust Fund (HBTF), you could be missing an opportunity to save significant tax dollars. Now is the time for you to take advantage of this option. Our annual Core-Plus Plan open enrollment period runs from 1 September through 31 October 2008.

1950–2008

Dr David Doty died just before the official beginning of summer. His fractured family origins likely steeled his self-dependence and striking individuality. Only recently did he discover his entire saga and found that he had two gentle and loyal half sisters. 

He had a very competent intelligence, held strong convictions, and had an inflexible sense of fairness—which obliged him to battle any dissenter, especially if they were part of the establishment. Inside this warm, sociable, unapologetic personality there prowled the search of the committed rebel.

With the recent MOCAP (Medical On-Call Availability Program) changes announced by the health authorities, I thought this an opportune time to try and make sense of a somewhat complex topic. The health authorities’ announcement of their distribution plans for MOCAP funds prompted a number of calls from physicians to the BCMA requesting clarification. 

Are you considered an employer under the Workers Compensation Act? If so, you have obligations, responsibilities, and benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

If you’re an employer—you hire people on a full-time, part-time, casual, or piecemeal basis—you must register with WorkSafeBC.