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PSHCP pensioner contribution rates for 2023 June 5, 2023

The Treasury Board has announced the 2023 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 July 1, 2023. Contribution rates for retired…

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Poll on PSHCP Canada Life implementation May 4, 2023

The PSHCP administrator is set to change on July 1, and plan members have been asked to complete positive enrolment ahead of the changeover.   This survey is now closed, and we’d like to sincerely thank all the Federal Retirees…

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PSHCP members: Complete positive enrolment with Canada Life April 24, 2023

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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FAQ on the Public Service Health Care Plan renewal February 14, 2023

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 Please refer to the new version, as the information on this page may be out of date.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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Welcoming the new PSHCP December 6, 2022

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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It’s official — Treasury Board announces changes to PSHCP September 27, 2022

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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Association delivers PSHCP deal that prioritizes pensioners’ demands August 8, 2022

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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PSHCP negotiations continue, though not without challenges April 22, 2022

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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PSHCP negotiations continue March 17, 2022

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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When life events happen February 24, 2022

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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New PSHCP pensioner contribution rates for 2022 February 17, 2022

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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It’s time to improve the PDSP, says Federal Retirees CEO December 17, 2021

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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