Early Retirement Bridge Benefit
Important information about new group benefits providers
The university is moving to new providers for your group benefits in 2027. Your benefit plans are not changing, they will be administered and delivered by new partners.
We encourage you to visit the Benefits Provider Transition webpage for more information, including FAQs and benefit categories and timelines. The provider transition will begin this fall and conclude in April 2027.
Eligible support staff who retire early may continue participation in several benefit programs up to the end of the month in which they reach age 65. The costs for these benefits will be paid by the university to the same extent that they are paid for active employees.
Eligibility
You must:
- currently be working in a full-time regular or full-time non-established support staff position funded out of the university's operating accounts (including ancillary accounts).
- be at least 55 years old and less than 65 years old.
- currently be a member of the Public Service Pension Plan.
- have a minimum of 20 years of pensionable service with the university.
Plan Information
See the Support Staff Bridge Benefit Program for full details.
Coverage Eligibility + Residency
| Plan | Coverage Continues (up to age 65) |
|---|---|
| Health | As long as you reside in Canada and are covered by a provincial medical plan |
| Dental | Wherever you reside |
| Life Insurance | Wherever you reside |