Bridging the Gap: Manulife Partners with Maven Clinic to Bring Women's and Family Health Services to Members
Bridging the Gap: Manulife Partners with Maven Clinic to Bring Women's and Family Health Services to Members |
| [05-June-2025] |
New partnership will help provide support and navigation for women, spanning fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, and menopause and midlife TORONTO, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Manulife Canada is excited to announce it has partnered with Maven Clinic®, the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health1. This partnership will provide eligible Manulife Group Benefits plan members with unlimited access to Maven's award-winning digital programs for tailored support2. Maven specializes in supporting women and families through some of their most important stages of life, including fertility, family building and planning; maternity and newborn care; parenting and pediatrics; and menopause and midlife.
The need to prioritize women's health has never been more apparent. Research indicates narrowing gaps in women's health care could contribute as much as $1 trillion per year to the global economy by 20403. Globally, women spend 25 per cent more time in poor health compared to men, with nearly half of this health burden occurring during their prime working years—often limiting their ability to earn an income and support themselves and their families4. In Canada, unmanaged menopause symptoms during critical career years (ages 40 to 55) cost the Canadian economy $3.5 billion annually and cause 1 in 10 women to leave the workforce5. "Together with Maven, Manulife is not just responding to gaps in women's and family health—we're redefining what comprehensive support looks like during key life transitions like family planning and menopause," says Jennifer Foubert, Head of Product, Manulife Group Benefits. "We're proud to be the first insurance company in Canada to offer these important programs through Maven that will help our members access personalized and holistic support and navigation when they feel they need it most, wherever they are on their journey." Beginning this fall, Manulife Group Benefits plan members, whose employers enroll in Maven, will have 24/7 virtual access to Maven's platform, connecting them to a global network of providers across more than 30 specialties who speak more than 35 languages. While this is not an alternative for visiting in-person health care providers, with more than one in five Canadians without access to a primary care physician6, Maven can help women and families navigate the Canadian healthcare system through its digital platform and help members find in-person care. Maven's diverse network of providers helps ensure that non-medical support is accessible and inclusive for individuals from all backgrounds. Plan members and their eligible dependants will benefit from unlimited access to virtual care, delivering high-quality, personalized support tailored to their unique health needs2. "We are excited to partner with Manulife to help women and families receive comprehensive, personalized care," said Stephanie Glenn, Chief Commercial Officer at Maven Clinic. "As an organization, we set out to address the fragmented experiences women and families often face in health care through offering a holistic approach with tailored support, leading to better health outcomes and smoother journeys through life's critical phases. By expanding our global footprint with partners like Manulife, Maven is thrilled to deliver personalized guidance and assistance to Manulife members across Canada." Maven's offerings are built around four key pillars that most impact women's and family health:
Maven is a global leader in women's and family health, serving members across more than 175 countries. Beginning this fall, eligible Group Benefits Members and their eligible dependants will be able to access Maven through the Manulife Mobile app or plan member site. For more information, visit Manulife.ca. About Manulife Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com. About Maven Maven is a registered trademark of Maven Clinic Co. All rights reserved. Manulife Media Contact: Maven Media Contact:
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