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

Green Shield Canada

Read the Green Shield Canada My Benefit Plan booklet

Medical Services Plan of BC

Related content for apply for or cancel coverage

Retirement health coverage premiums

Applying for your pension