Apply for retirement health coverage online
Sign in to My Account to apply for retirement health coverage at the same time you apply for your pension.
Another way to apply
You can also apply for extended health care and dental coverage by submitting a form to BC's Teachers' Pension Plan.
Eligibility
You can apply for extended health care and dental coverage online during the retirement process if you:
- Are a permanent resident of Canada
- Have medical coverage through a provincial health plan in the province where you live (if you're applying for extended health care coverage)
You can include your spouse and/or eligible dependant(s) in your coverage if:
- You are eligible for coverage through the Teachers' Pension Plan
- They have medical coverage through a provincial health plan in the province where they live
If you are applying for coverage for you, your spouse and/or eligible dependant(s) 60 days or more after your pension effective date, check Green Shield Canada's My Benefit Plan booklet to see if you meet the eligibility criteria.
External links for health coverage for retired members
Read the Green Shield Canada My Benefit Plan booklet