Retirees
Your relationship with 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ does not end once you retire.
Retirees remain connected in many ways. Most communication is issued through your 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ email address (or an alternative preferred email address if provided). Please monitor your 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ email (or preferred alternative) regularly and update your preferred email address whenever there are changes.Ìý
If you are considering retiring please review:ÌýÌý[log-in required]
Pension Information
Please visitÌýPension PlanÌýfor information about the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Staff Pension Plan.
View details about theÌýÌý(PSSP) administered by the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation.
For access to payroll forms for members of the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Staff Pension Plan:
These forms should be sent toÌýPayforms@dal.caÌýor mailed/dropped off to:Ìý¹ó¾±²Ô²¹²Ô³¦¾±²¹±ôÌý³§±ð°ù±¹¾±³¦±ð²õ,ÌýRoom 44, Henry Hicks Academic Administration Building, 6283 Alumni Crescent, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Access to obtain your T4 and/or T4A is available throughÌýÌý(login required). For questions or if you require additional information, please contactÌýpensions@dal.caÌýor 494-1782.
Benefit Information
In order to continue health, travel and/or dental coverage through 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ it isÌýimperativeÌýthat provincial health coverage is maintained.
- RetireeÌýÌý– Under 65Ìý[PDF] - This coverage is applicable if one of the covered members is under age 65. Drug coverage will remain active for the individual under 65 only. Upon all members reaching age 65, coverage will automatically be adjusted to the over 65 policy. Dental coverage ceases at retirement or when the retired member reaches age 65.
- RetireeÌý – Over 65Ìý[PDF]
- [PDF]Ìý- At retirement, you may continue coverage at your pre-retirement level until the end of the month in which you reach age 65. After attaining age 65, coverage may continue until age 70 but is restricted a maximum of $100,000.
How to Submit a Claim
You can submit claims through:
- Ìý[PDF]
Travel Coverage
Travel coverage is applicable to all members who maintain retiree health coverage through 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ. Dependants listed under the health plan also maintain travel.ÌýTravel coverage is mandatory if health coverage is maintained.Ìý
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Effective April 1, 2026 - Change to Travel Insurance ProviderÌý
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ is changing itsÌýemergency medicalÌýtravel insurance provider fromÌýBeneva (formerly SSQ Insurance)ÌýtoÌýMedavieÌýBlue Cross,ÌýeffectiveÌýApril 1, 2026.
- Claims incurredÌýon or beforeÌýMarch 31, 2026,Ìýwill continue to be covered byÌýBeneva/SSQ.
- Claims incurredÌýon or after April 1, 2026Ìýwill be covered byÌýMedavieÌýBlue Cross.
UpdatedÌýMedavieÌýBlue Coss travelÌýcoverageÌýbooklets will be postedÌýon this pageÌýwhenÌýthey becomeÌýavailable. In the meantime, you can review more details about the transitionÌýandÌýnew flight delayÌýservices:
Travel Coverage until March 31 - Beneva (formerlyÌýSSQ)
If you experience a medical emergencyÌýwhile travellingÌýon or before March 31, 2026, contact SSQ/Beneva’s Worldwide TravelÌýAssistanceÌýprovider,ÌýAXA Assistance,Ìýimmediately:
- 1-866-783-9473Ìý(toll free from Canada and the U.S.)
- 1-514-285-8195Ìý(collect from outside Canada/U.S.)Ìý
Travel Coverage after April 1 -ÌýMedavieÌýBlue Cross
If you experience a medical emergencyÌýwhile travellingÌýon or after April 1, 2026,ÌýcontactÌýMedavieÌýBlue Cross’ÌýWorldwide TravelÌýAssistance,ÌýCanAssistance,Ìýimmediately:
- 1-800-563-4444Ìý(toll free from Canada and the U.S.) 
- 1-506-854-2222Ìý(collect from outside Canada/U.S.) 
MembersÌýshould contactÌýCANAssistanceÌýas soon as possible andÌýbefore seeking treatment wheneverÌýfeasible, to ensure services are coordinated and eligible.
Travel Coverage - Transition FAQs
- Will I receive a new travel card fromÌýMedavieÌýBlue Cross?ÌýYes.ÌýIf you are enrolled in travel coverage, you will receive an updatedÌýMedavieÌýBlue Cross member card in the mail.ÌýDigital ID cards will also be available through theÌýÌýorÌýÌýstarting April 1, 2026.Ìý
- Is my policy number or member ID changing?ÌýThe sameÌýMedavieÌýBlue CrossÌýpolicyÌýnumberÌýand member ID you currently useÌýtoÌýsubmitÌýhealth claims willÌýnowÌýbe used toÌýsubmitÌýtravel claims.
- Is coverageÌýchanging?ÌýThere is noÌýreductionÌýto your existing travel coverage. You may notice someÌýcoverageÌýenhancements,Ìýsuch asÌýflight delays servicesÌýforÌýeligible,Ìýpre-registered flights.ÌýPre-travel consultationsÌýare also now available.ÌýÌý
Tuition Waiver for Retirees and Dependants
As a 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ retiree, you may be eligible to receive a tuition waiver benefit for yourself and/or your dependants. Eligibility is based on your employment group and years of service prior to retirement. Please contact Employee Benefits to confirm your eligibility for this benefit. For questions or if you require additional information, please contactÌýbenefits@dal.caÌýor 494-1122.