Apply for retirement health coverage online

Sign in to My Account to apply for retirement health coverage at the same time you apply for your pension.


Another way to apply

You can also apply for extended health care and/or dental coverage by submitting a form to BC's College Pension Plan.

Eligibility

You can apply for extended health care and dental coverage online during the retirement process if you:

  • Are a permanent resident of Canada
  • Have medical coverage through a provincial health plan in the province where you live (if you're applying for extended health care coverage)
 

Your spouse and/or dependant(s) are eligible if:

  • You are eligible for coverage through the College Pension Plan
  • They have medical coverage through a provincial health plan in the province where they live
Required information
If you are applying for coverage for you, your spouse and/or eligible dependant(s) 60 days or more after your pension effective date, check the Green Shield Canada My Benefit Plan booklet to see if you meet the eligibility criteria.

External links for applying for retirement health coverage

Read the Green Shield Canada My Benefit Plan booklet

Green Shield Canada

Medical Services Plan of BC

Related content for applying for retirement health coverage

Retirement health coverage premiums