TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2024
/CNW/ - We are making an update so that Canadians supported by
Manulife who take specialty medications to treat serious, chronic,
and often life-threatening conditions will be able to fill their
prescriptions at any pharmacy of their choice. Home delivery will
also continue to be an option. We will be implementing this change
swiftly and will provide updates on our website.
"Our mission is: 'Decisions Made Easier. Lives Made Better.' To
fulfill that, we have listened to and are addressing the concerns
we have heard over the past week," said Naveed Irshad, President and CEO, Manulife
Canada. "Though this change impacts only a small number of our
members, it helps ensure that all Canadians we support have choice,
access, and flexibility in managing their health. We are proud to
partner with thousands of pharmacies across the country and
contribute to a strong and healthy Canadian healthcare system."
These changes impact our Specialty Drug Care program customers,
which is less than one per cent of the Canadians we support. Across
the rest of our business, we have always offered Canadians the
option to choose their pharmacy.
For additional details and frequently asked questions, please
visit our website.
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international
financial services provider, helping people make their decisions
easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in
Toronto, Canada, we provide
financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across
Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the
United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the
global brand for our Global Wealth and Asset Management segment, we
serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members
worldwide. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees,
over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners,
serving over 34 million customers. We trade as 'MFC' on the
Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges
and under '945' in Hong Kong.
Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For
additional information, please visit manulife.com.
SOURCE Manulife Financial Corporation