1.      Life Insurance.

The University provides its retirees with life insurance coverage the amount of which is determined as follows:

(a)  Pension Plan members who joined the University before July 1, 1976: equal to 50% of their salary at time of retirement.

(b)  Pension Plan members who joined the University after July 1, 1976:

·         those with less than 10 years of service: $2,000;

·         those with 10 or more years of service:10% of their final salary with a  minimum of $2000 and a maximum of $5000.  

2.      University Identification Card.

It is recommended that retirees obtain a University Identification card (UID card) as soon as possible after retiring. The UID card can be obtained during regular business hours from the Human Resources Office at Room 019, Tabaret Hall. An appointment is not necessary. A picture will be taken and the card immediately processed. Retired professors are identified by the A/E code (Academic/Enseignant) on the card.

3.      Academic Courses.

Retirees may, without paying tuition fees, attend courses as special students or for credit subject to the usual academic requirements (including requirements regarding admission to programs). Retirees may also audit courses subject to space availability. Tuition fee exemption is available for a retiree’s spouse, children, and dependents in accordance with sections 40.6.1.1 and 40.6.1.2 of the current APUO Collective  Agreement.  

4.      Library Privileges.

With a UID card a retiree receives the same privileges as a part-time professor, i.e., regular borrowing privileges of 75 documents (books, videos etc.) for 28 days and, on presentation of a UID card with an A/E code, enjoy borrowing privileges from all Ontario Universities with reciprocal agreements. Emeritus, adjunct and visiting professors are entitled to 75 documents per session. A $2.00 fee is charged for books loaned from other libraries.

5.      University Bookstore.

The University Bookstore provides retirees with a 10% rebate on books of general interest upon presentation of their A/E UID card. Retirees may also purchase computer equipment and supplies at the posted educational discount prices.

6.      Parking privileges.

Upon presentation of your UID card, a free day pass for outdoor parking (week-ends only) can be obtained from the Protection Services, Parking and Traffic located in the Brooks Complex, 100 Thomas More. Also, indoor parking at Brooks is $3.80 per hour (maximum $11.00 per day), but seniors (65+) pay half that amount.

7.      Electronic Mail – Internet Services.

Retired Professors are now able to access the University’s e-mail service through their own Internet server. This will enable members to acquire/maintain the use of their “uottawa.ca” e-mail address. To register, call the Client Services of the Computer Centre at 562-5800 ext. 6555, or contact them by e-mail at cybersos@uottawa.ca. You will be asked to provide your retiree UID card number. This service will be available for life. However, it will be removed when not utilized for a period of 12 months.

8.      Health Insurance.  

When a member retires prior to the normal retirement date set out in the University of Ottawa Pension Plan, the member may, until he/she attains such normal retirement age, participate in the supplementary health and dental insurance benefits provided to active members.

Where the member opts to so participate, he/she shall pay the employer’s contribution for that benefit plan.

At age 65, a retiree can join group benefits medical plans offered by Manulife Financial (Follow Me Plan) and the Municipal Retirees’ Organization Ontario (MROO) Extended Health Care & Dental Care to complement provincial medical coverage for seniors. Retirees who were covered under the University health insurance plan at retirement will be able to join the plans without completing a medical questionnaire provided they apply within 60 days of leaving the University group plan. They will also be able to receive dental coverage if they were covered under the University dental plan.

If a member applies after 60 days of leaving the University Plan, he/she is required to complete a medical questionnaire.

Retirees may purchase group coverage for either a private or semi-private hospital room.

For information and application forms contact June Lemay at Human Resources (562-5800 ext. 1747.)

Members who retired on or after 1 May 2001 now have access to a Health Care Spending Account ($1010 for 2006). The programme, administered by Manulife Financial, will reimburse eligible members for expenses normally associated with health and dental benefits plans as stimulated in the current collective agreement.

9.      Sports services.

Montpetit Hall: Free basic membership with A/E UID card. Retirees pay active members’ rate for the various programmes and activities. IUD card must be activated annually at the clients services desk (Concourse level).

Fitness and Wellness Centre (King Edward at Mann): Special rates on membership and activities are available upon presentation of an. A/ E UID card. For current rates, see the Sports Services’ web site at www.uottawa.ca/sports/english/services/fees.html.

Thanks to Maurice Jetté who has done the work for us and to François Gallays who has revised the French version.

Viateur Bergeron, president of APRUO