Eastern Manitoba
In the event of a death of a retiree
Note: Most funeral homes will assist by providing important contact information, and possibly even completion of forms for submission.
Important Telephone Numbers
| Agency | Telephone number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Service Canada | 1-800-622-6232 | Call first, as they have most comprehensive information. |
| Public Works and Government Services Canada | 1-800-561-7930 | To stop public service superannuation pension and/or transition to survivor pension, as well as to initiate the Supplementary Death Benefit for those eligible for receipt. |
| CPP/OAS | 1-800-277-9914 | To stop CPP pension and OAS and/or transition to survivor pension. |
| Canada Life | 1-855-415-4414 | To end Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and Pensioner’s Dental Service Plan (PDSP)coverage and/or transition coverage to survivor |
| Johnson MEDOC Travel Insurance
NOW called: belairdirect |
1-866-606-3362 | To end coverage and/or transition coverage to survivor |
| Cowan Life | 1-888-509-7797 | To follow up on Supplementary Life Insurance (for those who opted to maintain this coverage from AECL) |
| Canada Revenue Agency | 1-800-959-8281 | Regarding annual Income Tax returns or final return for deceased |
| AECL | 1-800-220-2465 | To stop annual Medical & Hospital Premium (for those that retired prior to ~1994) |
Email Karen Ross, Health Benefits Officer (HBO) for Eastern Manitoba.
Call Alanna Wilcox, President (431) 276-6222, for more information or assistance.
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