Resources for Retirees

Pension Plan for the Employees of the University of Prince Edward Island

Association of Retired UPEI Employees

Retirement resources

To be eligible for your Supplementary Health, Dental and Travel benefit plans you MUST be a resident of Canada covered under a Canadian federal and/or provincial government health plan.

Medavie Blue Cross

Medavie Blue Cross - How do you submit a claim?

Information on the electronic service options for Medavie Blue Cross can be found at their Member Services site.

Travel Insurance – SSQ Insurance will become Beneva

SSQ will become Beneva - Travel Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

In January 2023, SSQ rebranded as Beneva. The transition is ongoing, and until all documents are updated, they will continue to display the SSQ name. The following documents still reference SSQ:

  • Policy documents
  • Booklets
  • Forms
  • Travel cards

Important Notice: UPEI’s travel policy with Beneva is self-administered. For any policy-related questions, please contact Human Resources at 902-566-0514 or email us at employeeservices@upei.ca.
Please note that Beneva does not have member names in its system. As a result, members should NOT create accounts with Beneva.

Are you travelling?

You must notify Health PEI (or corresponding provincial program) if you will be travelling outside of the province or country and your absence will exceed one month. For more information on Health PEI coverage requirements, please visit the Health PEI website or contact them at 1-800-321-5492. It is important to note that to maintain your provincial coverage, you MUST be in the province for 182 days per year (6 months) or your provincial coverage will lapse. If you submit a claim and you do not have provincial health coverage, your requirements under the eligibility of insurance would preclude you from being insured under the SSQ travel plan. (SSQ Travel Policy 1L960 & 1L965: page 9, Eligibility of Insurance).

Beneva Travel Policy Documents

Travel Insurance - Quick Reference Information to Review Before You Travel

Claim Form

AXA Assistance 

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call:

Toll free from U.S.A. and Canada: 1-866-783-9473

For emergencies outside of U.S.A and Canada. You must call collect from elsewhere in the world.

1-514-285-8195*

*Enter the international access code of the country before the above telephone number.

Travel Insurance Pre-existing Condition

Are You Travelling and have a Pre-Existing Condition?

If your current health condition prevents you from ever meeting the six-month waiting period, then you may want to explore getting an individual travel insurance policy for your trip. Various carriers offer individual travel insurance.

SECURIGLOBE offers a one-stop shop that compares 11 different insurance carriers under a single umbrella. You can get a quote online at SECURIGLOBE, or you can call toll-free at 1-866-550-2444.

Please note: the cost for an individual travel insurance policy is 100% retiree paid and is not considered a group insurance retiree benefit with the University. While UPEI appreciates special rates and discounts, we do not endorse any specific organization or its respective services and encourage you to explore your options to ensure that you make informed decisions.

Human Resources

Relevant Links