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Enhances iA’s group benefits offering with structured clinical support
Expanded access to virtual, confidential, no-wait specialized programs
Addresses emerging workplace issues related to hormonal and metabolic health
QUEBEC CITY, September 01, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iA Financial Group today announces a partnership with Science&Humans, a Canadian hormonal and metabolic health platform, enhancing its group benefits offering by providing access to structured clinical support
The care path includes an online medical assessment, testing, virtual consultations with a clinician, a personalized treatment plan and one year of continuous clinical follow-up. Plan members also have unlimited access to a healthcare professional, medical messaging services and, if required, home delivery of prescribed medications or pickup at a pharmacy of their choice
“Hormonal and metabolic health challenges can significantly affect energy, focus, mood, sleep and mental wellbeing, yet they often go unrecognized in the workplace. Our goal is to provide organizations and their workforces with a more holistic, proactive and people-focused approach that provides support across the full continuum of care, from prevention through to lasting recovery. This initiative also reflects our commitment to playing an active role in people’s daily lives by helping Canadians achieve total wellbeing.”— Louis-Philippe Pouliot, Executive Vice-President, Group Benefits and Retirement Solutions, iA Financial Group
A growing health and workplace issue
The impacts of hormonal and metabolic health issues can extend well beyond the individual, affecting absenteeism, disability rates, organizational productivity and the long-term costs borne by group insurance plans
More than six months: the average wait time to access specialized care in Canada.1
More than one in four men (27%): the proportion affected by metabolic syndrome, a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and mortality.2
$237 million: the annual productivity losses incurred by Canadian employers due to menopause-related health issues.3
“Too many people are living with hormonal and metabolic symptoms that affect their wellbeing, quality of life and ability to function day to day yet lack timely access to appropriate care. Through our partnership with iA Financial Group, we want to make specialized care more accessible, easier to navigate and more relevant for more people through a rigorous and personalized clinical approach.”— Aftab Pashaw, Co-Founder and CEO, Science&Humans
