You’ve chosen your benefits … What’s next?

Did you know that choosing your benefits is just the first step? Once the annual benefits enrolment window has closed there are still some things to know and do to get the most from your benefits.

Know

  • If you did not make any changes during annual enrolment, your benefit coverage will remain the same for the upcoming year.
  • Your new benefit choices are effective January. Note: all new benefit choices will be updated in the GreenShield claims system the first week of January. You may need to pay out of pocket for a claim to allow for the system processing time, then submit the claim online for reimbursement.
  • Benefit choices can be updated every fall through the annual benefit enrollment process or at any time if you experience an eligible life event, such as getting married or having a child.
  • You will receive a digital Welcome Kit from GreenShield in December with your Benefit ID.

Do

  • Canada Life benefits are ending as of December 31, 2023, ensure to submit outstanding claims! As of January 1, 2024, all claims to be submitted to GreenShield (90 days to submit eligible 2023 claims).
  • Ensure you have reviewed and signed your beneficiary designation form with GreenShield and have completed any applicable required documentation (i.e., evidence of insurability).
  • Register on the GreenShield claim site (link and details to be provided in your digital Welcome Kit).
  • If you have health and dental premiums deducted from your biweekly pay you can submit these premiums to your Health Spending Account for reimbursement. You can find your year-to-date premium payments by running the Benefits Premium Report from PeopleSoft Employee Self- Service. This report will serve as your receipt when you submit your claim. For instructions on how to submit premiums please refer to the Health Spending Account document on the portal.

Detailed information including a Frequently Asked Questions document is available in your Benefits Booklet, which you can download from the MacEwan portal under Well-Being & Benefits>Benefits>Flexible Benefits Plan.

Download this checklist for easy reference here.

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