Survivors' Benefits
Octobre 2010 - Section 5

Public Service Health Care Plan

An application to retain medical insurance coverage must be made by the pensioner's survivors, if they wish to remain insured.

If the pensioner was a member of the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and had family coverage, membership will be continued provided an application to join the plan is made within 60 days of the member's date of death.

If the pensioner was not a member or did not have family coverage, a three-month waiting period will apply from the date an application to join the PSHCP is made.

The PSHCP booklet provides general information concerning eligibility, application procedures, the coverage which is available, and claims procedures.

If you wish to obtain a copy of the booklet or if you have any general questions about the Plan, call or write to the Pension Centre. Specific coverage questions should be addressed to the underwriter, whose address and telephone number are found in the PSHCP booklet.

When contacting the Pension Centre, please provide your pension number and PSHCP identification number to assist us in handling your inquiry. For information about provincial health insurance plans, please contact the province's local representatives.