Health and Dental Insurance coverage with Medavie Blue Cross
Extended Health Care and Dental is a mandatory benefit for which the employer pays 100% of the premium (single or family coverage).
How to Register
Once your enrolment has been processed by our office, you will receive a Welcome email from Medavie Blue Cross to your uOttawa email account which includes will include details on the online plan member registration process and how to access your Digital Benefit Card.
Additional information regarding your Medavie Blue Cross benefits:
- All residents must contact Medavie Blue Cross directly for any matters pertaining to claims and payment of claims.
- You can access your benefits booklets on the Medavie Blue Cross website once you are logged in your account. The booklet will contain specific information regarding the group policy and entitlements
Life Insurance with Manulife
The group life insurance is a mandatory benefit for which the employer pays 100% of the premium. Residents are automatically insured on the first day of employment. The value of insurance is two times the annual earnings adjusted to the nearest $500.00.
Long Term Disability (LTD) with Desjardins
Desjardins Financial Security – Policy 540846.
Long term disability insurance is mandatory. Residents are automatically insured on the first day of employment. The monthly benefit is 70% of earnings, salary will be maintained and continued until the end of the appointment or for six (6) months, whichever occurs first.
The premium is 100% employee paid. The premium is 0.739% of your salary as of July 1st 2026.