PSHCP members can ensure a smooth transition from Sun Life to Canada Life by completing positive enrolment as soon as possible. The contract to administer the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) has been awarded to the Canada Life…
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This article was updated on March 25, 2024. Please refer to the new version, as the information on this page may be out of date. With the new PSHCP deal set to come into force in July, we’ve collected the…
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Sayward Montague, director of advocacy for Federal Retirees, and CEO Anthony Pizzino were among the team that negotiated hard for the renewed PSHCP. Photo: Dave Chan Helen Fontaine can’t ever remember a time when she needed health coverage and…
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Treasury Board has now approved the PSHCP renewal deal, which includes substantial enhancements across many health-care categories from vision care to mental health to paramedical coverage. Federal Retirees is pleased to announce that on Sept. 26, 2022, Treasury Board…
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After challenging negotiations, Federal Retirees president Roy Goodall signs a PSHCP deal that directly reflects our members’ priorities. On Aug. 3, 2022, following more than 2 1/2 years of negotiations, the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) Partners Committee…
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As PSHCP negotiations continue, Federal Retirees continues to work toward a fair deal that responds to members’ needs. It has been almost a year since negotiations to update the Public Service Health Care Plan formally started. The PSHCP has…
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After an election-related delay, Federal Retirees is pleased to continue the PSHCP negotiations with renewed vigour. At a recent meeting, the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) plan member representatives were advised that Treasury Board Secretariat representatives have received…
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We know your first thoughts may not be of the Pension Centre, but it’s important to let them know as soon as possible when big life changes happen. Important changes have been made to this article since its original publication….
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The Treasury Board has announced the new PSHCP monthly contribution rates. The Treasury Board has announced the new Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) monthly contribution rates that will come into effect April 1, 2022. Contribution rates for retired…
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The Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan hasn’t been meaningfully updated since its inception 20 years ago. It’s time. As the public service bargaining agents prepare for a new round of negotiations on the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PDSCP), Federal…
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Canada Life has been named the new administrator of the Public Service Health Plan, but plan members will continue to send all claims to Sun Life until June 30, 2023. The Government of Canada has awarded the contract to…
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The PSHCP Administration Authority wants to know where members go for information about the plan. The Federal Public Service Health Care Plan Administration Authority (AA) is a not-for-profit corporation that oversees Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada in its…
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