L’est du Manitoba
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
| Agency | Telephone Number | Comment |
| Service Canada Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Old Age Security (OAS) |
1-800-277-9914 | Call first, as they have the most comprehensive information.
To stop CPP pension and OAS and/or transition to survivor pension. |
| Government of Canada Pension Center (Public Service Pension Plan) | 1-800-561-7930 | To stop public service superannuation pension and/or transition to survivor pension. |
| Canada Life | 1-855-415-4414 | To end Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and Pensioner’s Dental Services Plan (PDSP) coverage and/or transition coverage to survivor. |
| Belairdirect (formally known as MEDOC) | 1-866-606-3362 | To end coverage and/or transition coverage to survivor. |
| Cowan Insurance | 1-888-509-7797 | To follow-up on Supplementary Life insurance (for those who opted to maintain this coverage from AECL). |
| Canada Revenue Agency | 1-800-959-8281 | Regarding annual Income Tax Returns or final return for the deceased. |
| AECL | 1-888-220-2465 | To stop annual Medical and Hospital premium (for those that retired prior to – 1994 |
Email Karen Ross (Health Benefits Officer (HBO) for Eastern Manitoba), at « karenjross2@gmail.com » or telephone.
Alanna Wilcox (President): (431) 276-6222, for more information or assistance.
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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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