In his update to members, Federal Retirees’ president, Roy Goodall, discusses the current state of the problematic Canada Life transition. If you have questions about your Public Service Health Care Plan, including questions about your coverage or current claims,…
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The PSHCP covers a wide variety of health-related services and products, including vision care, physiotherapy, nursing services and prescription drugs, to name a few. The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is a voluntary health-care plan for federal employees,…
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With an election on the horizon, now is the time to create a healthier future for aging in Manitoba. As Manitobans head to the polls Oct. 3, those of us who advocate for seniors are concerned that valuable work…
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In a letter to the Federal Retirees community, Association president Roy Goodall addresses the ongoing issues with the PSHCP transition to Canada Life. Dear members, As we know, many pensioners have faced serious challenges with the transition of the…
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Amy Baldry, Association advocacy coordinator, speaks at a recent Algonquin Valley Branch community event. The Algonquin Valley Branch recently hosted an evening information session to highlight the advocacy work of the National Association of Federal Retirees. This information session…
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Federal Retirees is bringing member experiences with Canada Life forward to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The Association is aware Canada Life is experiencing a high volume of calls during this transition period. In turn, members have faced…
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We mark our 60th anniversary, the 150th anniversary of the RCMP and we look forward to a busy and productive year. As we approach the annual meeting of members on June 20 to 22, my mind is on your…
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On the last working day of National Public Service Week, Canada’s national flag flies at half-mast at the Association’s national office in memory of Federal Retirees members who have passed away. In 2018, the National Association of Federal Retirees…
Read article Federal Retirees marks two anniversaries and looks ahead to the AMM in June. The Public Service Healthcare Plan (PSHCP), which has been renewed with a new claims administrator as of July 1, 2023, is the largest private health-care plan…
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Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party has narrowly pulled of a majority government but will have to work hard to win over the province’s big cities. (Photo credit: Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta) On May 1, 2023, the writ dropped…
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Congratulations, Curtis Jackson! (From left: Daryell Nowlan, chair, APEX board of directors; Curtis Jackson, APEX Career Contribution Award recipient, assistant deputy commissioner, Corrections Operations, Ontario Region, Corrections Canada; Roy Goodall, president, National Association of Federal Retirees; Anne Kelly, commissioner, Corrections…
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Get retirement-ready with an engaging and informative two-day course from the National Association of Federal Retirees. Demystify retirement with a two-day virtual pre-retirement course from the National Association of Federal Retirees in collaboration with certified pension presenter Melody Walz,…
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