Health Benefits
The benefits period runs during any given academic year (e.g. for 2023/2024, the academic year begins September 1 2023, and ends August 31, 2024). Any claims for that period must be accrued during the academic year, and submitted by the end of the academic year. The deadline to submit would be September 15, 2024.
What benefits do I have?
Unit 1 members are eligible for:
- $600 per academic year for vision, mental health counselling, or prescription medications.
- $500 per academic year for other expenses through the Financial Assistance Fund (FAF).
- Coverage period: one (1) year after last Work Assignment (e.g. if your last Work Assignment was in the Fall 2023 semester, you can submit claims until the end of the Fall 2024 semester.)
Unit 2 members are eligible for:
- Up to $1,300 to claim expenses for themselves, their partners or spouses, and dependents.
- Coverage period: one (1) year after the last Work Assignment. (e.g. if your last Work Assignment was in the Fall 2023 semester, you can submit claims until the end of the Fall 2024 semester.
How do I claim them?
Claims are submitted through the CUPE3913 website after logging in (after logging in click ‘dashboard’ to go to the benefits submission section). You should have received a welcome email that includes your login information. Before your first claim you must fill out your contact information on the benefits submission section of the website. For more information, contact Shelly, our Administration and Finance Coordinator (see Key Contacts).