Benefits + Pension

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.

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The University of Alberta provides significant support for employees through valuable assistance and protection programs. In this section you will find information about your health and dental plan, vacation and time-off, medical and other leave, assistance with life events, your funding and reimbursement programs, your pension plan and life insurance benefits.


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Important information about new group benefits providers

This message is for employees enrolled in university group benefits plans (prescriptions, dental, etc). If you are not enrolled in university group benefits, you can disregard this message. 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.

Employees

NASA Collective Agreement Summary + FAQs

A new collective agreement is now in place between NASA and the university for the period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2028. The parties are working on incorporating agreed-upon language into a finalized agreement. The agreement is anticipated to be published by late summer.

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Looking for perks? Employee discounts available through Perkopolis

Looking for discounts on products and services? Perkopolis is now available to all U of A employees, with discounts on travel, attraction and ticket discounts and shopping for your favorite technology, fashion, beauty, wellness and home brands.

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