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Sun Life partners with Wellthy to provide life insurance members with concierge care for end-of-life planning, loss and grief
Sun Life U.S., a top ten group benefits provider, and Wellthy, a personalized care concierge platform, have partnered to make it easier for life insurance members and their families to navigate the complex challenges associated with bereavement and end-of-life care. The enhancement builds on Sun Life's ongoing commitment to deliver solutions that help improve access to care and make health and benefits easier.
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