In the Event of a Death of a Retiree

 

Note: Most funeral homes will assist by providing important contact information, and possibly even completion of forms for submission. 

 

Important Telephone Numbers

 

AgencyTelephone numberComment

Service Canada

 

1-800-622-6232Call first, as they have most comprehensive information.

Public Works and Government Services Canada

1-800-561-7930

To stop public service superannuation pension and/or transition to survivor pension.

CPP/OAS1-800-277-9914

To stop CPP pension and OAS and/or transition to survivor pension.

Canada Life

1-855-415-4414

 

To end Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP)   and Pensioner’s Dental Service Plan (PDSP)coverage and/or transition coverage to survivor

Johnson MEDOC Travel Insurance

 

NOW called:

 

belairdirect

1-866-606-3362

To end coverage and/or transition coverage to survivor

Cowan Life

1-888-509-7797

To follow up on Supplementary Life Insurance (for those who opted to maintain this coverage from AECL)

Canada Revenue Agency1-800-959-8281

Regarding annual Income Tax returns or final return for deceased

AECL1-800-220-2465To stop annual Medical & Hospital Premium (for those that retired prior to ~1994)

Call Karen Ross  (the new HBO - Health Benefits Officer for Eastern Manitoba), email: easternmanitoba@federalretirees.ca or 

telephone: (431) 276-6222, for more information or assistance.

 

You and Your Survivors — Digital Edition Now Available

You and Your Survivors is an estate-planning workbook published by the Association in partnership with Arbor Memorial. This edition is an updated version of the original publication, which was produced to serve as a resource for members and their survivors. However, please note that the information provided in the workbook is general in nature and does not replace professional advice or a legal will.

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87 Decisions: A list of things that need to be done immediately after someone dies

 (from Arbor Memorial Spring 2025)

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