Welcome to the Central Fraser Valley Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees.
We invite you to explore our branch website. Check out your Association's advocacy priorities, and be sure to like and follow Federal Retirees on Facebook.
We update our site regularly, so check back often for the latest news and upcoming events.
There is a wealth of information available online that you may find useful, including health, financial and fraud prevention, as well as many other resources. The links below are for BC and federal governments, related agencies, as well as non profit organizations.
Please note: the Fraser Valley Branch is neither endorsing or verifying any information contained on these sites or their subsequent links - you are encouraged to do your own research as applicable.
Aging In place:
CMHC - Aging in place safely and independently
Government of Canada - Plan now - a checklist
United Way BC/Aga Khan Council of Canada - Toolkit
Enhanced Road Assessment:
Learn to drive smart - your guide to driving safely
Tuning up for drivers - getting you ready for your road test
Financial information:
Changes to your taxes when you retire or turn 65
ICBC Enhanced care - savings and refunds
On-line Home Owner Grant application
Income tax information:
Indexation adjustment for personal income tax and benefit amounts
Healthcare/safety/seniors/social services information:
Government of British Columbia:
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
BC Transplant (organ donation)
COVID-19 vaccine registration (get vaccinated)
COVID-19 support app and self-assessment tool
COVID-19 Visit Risk Assessment Tool (National Institute on Ageing)
Family and Social Support links
Health gateway (accessing your health information)
Health Links (links to Provincial Government health care information):
ImmunizeBC (information on all vaccines)
Public Safety and Emergency Services
Government of Canada:
Health Services and Information
Programs and Services for Seniors
Non profit organizations:
British Columbia:
BC211 (links to community, government and social services)
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - BC Division
Council of Senior Citizen's Organizations of BC (COSCO)
* Fraser Basin. Council - Flood Maps *
Seniors Services Society of BC
Canada:
Active life choices for older adults (ALCOA)
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Pension and benefit information for federal retirees:
2022 pension indexing Rate (2.4%)
Canadian Armed Forces Pension Information
Pension and benefits email notification system
Pensioners Dental Services Plan (PDSP)
Public Service Group Insurance Benefit Plans
Public Service Health Care Plan
- New contract awarded to administer the Public Service Health Care Plan
- Out of Province Travel Information
- Sun Life PSHCP Member Services Website
Treasury Board - Retired Members of the Public Service Pension Informationmation
Personal planning (will, power of attorney, representation agreement):
Substitute decision making and incapacity planning
Recalls:
Philips CPAP/BiPAP recall/registration Information
Safety, fraud, privacy and scam information:
Better Business Bureau - Scams
Competition Bureau Canada - Preventing Fraud
* Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada *
Seniors First BC Frauds and Scams Resource List