Eastern Manitoba
The four Manitoba Branches of the National Association of Federal Retirees have been working closely together to explore new approaches for long term sustainability and identify opportunities to enhance services for members through exploring a possible amalgamation into a single, unified provincial branch. Please check back regularly for updates.
In the Event of a Death of a Retiree
Note: Most funeral homes will assist by providing important contact information, and possibly even completion of forms for submission.
Important Telephone Numbers
| Agency | Telephone Number | Comment |
| Service Canada Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Old Age Security (OAS) |
1-800-277-9914 | Call first, as they have the most comprehensive information.
To stop CPP pension and OAS and/or transition to survivor pension. |
| Government of Canada Pension Center (Public Service Pension Plan) | 1-800-561-7930 | To stop public service superannuation pension and/or transition to survivor pension. |
| Canada Life | 1-855-415-4414 | To end Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and Pensioner’s Dental Services Plan (PDSP) coverage and/or transition coverage to survivor. |
| Belairdirect (formally known as MEDOC) | 1-866-606-3362 | To end coverage and/or transition coverage to survivor. |
| Cowan Insurance | 1-888-509-7797 | To follow-up on Supplementary Life insurance (for those who opted to maintain this coverage from AECL). |
| Canada Revenue Agency | 1-800-959-8281 | Regarding annual Income Tax Returns or final return for the deceased. |
| AECL | 1-888-220-2465 | To stop annual Medical and Hospital premium (for those that retired prior to – 1994 |
Email Karen Ross (Health Benefits Officer (HBO) for Eastern Manitoba), at “karenjross2@gmail.com” or telephone.
Alanna Wilcox (President): (431) 276-6222, for more information or assistance.
You and Your Survivors — Digital Edition Now Available
You and Your Survivors is an estate-planning workbook published by the Association in partnership with Arbor Memorial. This edition is an updated version of the original publication, which was produced to serve as a resource for members and their survivors. However, please note that the information provided in the workbook is general in nature and does not replace professional advice or a legal will.
Download your copy of You and Your Survivors.