Benefits

Extended healthcare

Extended health care benefit is designed to help cover the cost of necessary health care expenses which are not covered by OHIP. Benefit includes prescription drug coverage, paramedical services, hospital/ambulance coverage and medical equipment/supplies. View the Extended healthcare benefit page for more information on out-of-pocket cap, drug coverage, and predetermination of coverage.

Need assistance on understanding your drug card? View The Assure Card web page.

UHIP is the University Health Insurance Plan in effect at Ontario universities. The plan provides medical coverage comparable to that received by Ontario residents. This coverage is an OHIP replacement. Premiums will be deducted directly from your pay for employees; other covered individuals pay with cheque.

Visit the UHIP web page for more information on enrolment and dependents, documents required, and information about Sun Life's website. For cost information, visit the All about UHIP page on UHIP.ca.

This benefit provides encouragement and financial assistance to employees and eligible retirees wishing to take education programs for themselves or their eligible children. Benefits are available to regular full time and part time staff members with an appointment duration of two years or more. Visit the Tuition benefit web page for more details or Finance's website to apply.

Related policies:

• Policy 4 - Benefits to Faculty and Staff Undertaking Part-time Educational Programs
• Policy 24 - Tuition Benefit for Children of Faculty and Staff

Retiree benefits are available to employees who have 10 continuous years of service at the time of their retirement. Benefits include extended health care and life insurance. Some benefit provisions change for employees at certain ages prior to retirement.

For more information on eligibility, the retiree benefit maxima, and information on working beyond age 65, visit the Retiree benefits page.