Information regarding your insurance coverage as a Medical Resident.

Group Insurance

Sun Life Financial - Policy 87989
The group life insurance is mandatory. 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 of which the employer pays 100% of the premium.

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, commencing after six (6) months of medical leave with benefits payable to age 65.

The premium is 100% employee paid. The premium is 0.906% of your salary, plus retail sales tax (8% for Ontario and 9% for Québec). This rate will remain in effect until November 30, 2024. The rate is subject to change thereafter.

Extended Health Care and Dental is a mandatory benefit for which the employer pays 100% of the premium (single or family coverage).

Once your enrolment has been processed by our office, you will receive a benefits card in PDF form via Email from Manulife. If you have requested family coverage on your enrolment form, Manulife will provide one additional PDF card (listed under your name) for your dependent(s) to use.

health insurance card

Site Access

Once you have received your Manulife benefits card, you will have to register online.
registering for the plan member for health insurance

All the information needed to register is on your benefit card. Please be sure to use your student uOttawa email in the Email address field. Once you are registered, you can set up direct deposit and submit online claims.

Additional information regarding your Manulife benefits:

  • All residents must contact Manulife directly for any matters pertaining to claims and payment of claims

  • You can access your benefits booklets on the Manulife website once you are logged in your account. The booklet will contain specific information regarding the group policy and entitlements.