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Learn about what benefits you have as a retiree of the University of Waterloo
Life insurance | Extended health |
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Questions about coverage or claim assessments should be directed to Green Shield Canada (GSC) at 1-888-711-1119.
To make changes to your extended health coverage (marital status, registration of dependents or student dependent status), please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or Human Resources reception at extension 45935.
The dental benefit ceases at retirement. To find out more about dental coverage for retirees (not affiliated with Waterloo), please visit the Retirement Management Services website. The University of Waterloo does not sponsor or pay the premium associated with this coverage.
The Pension & Benefits Committee reviewed the maxima corresponding with the extended health benefit provisions and approved the following changes effective January 1, 2023:
Benefit |
Those who retired after June 6, 2000 |
Those who retired between January 1, 1996 to June 5, 2000 |
Those who retired prior to January 1, 1996 |
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Out-of-Pocket Max - Single |
$138 |
$138 |
$60 |
Out-of-Pocket Max - Family |
$277 |
$277 |
$119 |
Hearing Aids |
$811 |
$811 |
$709 |
Massage |
$811 |
$811 |
$593 |
Chiropractor |
$811 |
$811 |
$593 |
Naturopath |
$811 |
$811 |
$593 |
Osteopath |
$811 |
$811 |
$593 |
Physiotherapist and Athletic therapist |
$811 |
$811 |
$709 |
Podiatrist |
$811 |
$811 |
$593 |
Private Duty Nurse |
$24,583 |
$24,583 |
$11,829 |
Psychologist (including registered social workers and psychotherapists) |
$1,030 |
$1,030 |
$593 |
Speech Therapist |
$811 |
$811 |
$709 |
In the Green Shield Canada benefit booklets, you will find more information relating to your extended health benefit coverage. Retirees can access their booklet through GSC everywhere.
If you cannot locate your benefit booklet, or it is failing to load, copies of the booklets are available here:
For Regular employees working beyond age 65, benefits will continue as highlighted below:
Age Change | Pension plan | Life insurance | Sick leave | Extended health | Dental | Long-term disability |
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Age 64.5 | Same as active benefit | Same as active benefit | Same as active benefit | Same as active benefit | Same as active benefit | No Coverage Premiums cease 1st of the month 6 months prior to 65th birthday |
Age 65 | Same as active benefit | Basic life (1x annual salary) continues at no cost to employee Additional life (2-6x's salary) is fully paid by the employee (optional premium rates apply) |
Same as active benefit | Same as active benefit | Same as active benefit | No coverage |
Age 69 | Same as active benefit | Basic life (1x annual salary) continues at no cost to employee Additional life (2-6x's salary) is fully paid by the employee (optional premium rates apply) |
Maximum entitlement is 120 cumulative days. Staff USG 1-4 and CUPE: 90 cumulative days of sick leave up to maximum credited sick leave of 120 days |
Same as active benefit | Same as active benefit | No coverage |
Age 70 | Same as active benefit | Retiree life benefit applies | Maximum entitlement is 120 cumulative days. Staff USG 1-4 and CUPE: 90 cumulative days of sick leave up to maximum credited sick leave of 120 days |
Same as active benefit, except out-of-country coverage is limited to 60 days per trip | Same as active benefit | No coverage |
Age 71 | Contributions stop and pension must be put in pay December 1st of the year you turn 71 | Retiree life benefit applies | Maximum entitlement is 120 cumulative days. Staff USG 1-4 and CUPE: 90 cumulative days of sick leave up to maximum credited sick leave of 120 days |
Same as active benefit, except out-of-country coverage is limited to 60 days per trip | Same as active benefit | No coverage |
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