Employee Benefit Plans
Welcome, plan members
3sHealth administers group life, extended health care, dental, and disability income plans for health system employees. To see a brief description of your benefits coverage, please view your Benefits at a Glance.
You have an entire team here to serve you. This team collaborated to develop the “The Employee Benefit Plans Promise,” our commitment to you, the plan member.
Life Events
Find the right information for your personal circumstances by selecting one of the life event tabs below. These pages help you learn how changes in your life affect your benefits.
Congratulations on your new role! This is an exciting time for you. You have questions about your benefits, and we have answers.
Family changes such as new children, changes in marital status, and children attending post-secondary education all affect your benefits. Learn what you need to do to keep your benefits updated.
A leave of absence requires a lot of planning. We have made the process easier for you, explaining what happens to your benefits depending on the type and length of your leave.
Planning your retirement? You have options when it comes to your benefits.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be very overwhelming. This section contains information for plan members, next-of-kin, and executors. Find information on life insurance, keeping beneficiaries up to date, and more.
Watch now: Naming beneficiaries is easy
As health-care employees, we know that life can end in an instant. It seems like it will never happen to us. If something were to happen to you, you want to be sure your loved ones are taken care of. The best way to do that is to make sure you update your life insurance beneficiaries.
3sHealth Employee Benefits has created a video that walks you through the process.
To update your beneficiaries, please complete the Group Life Beneficiary Designation Form and send a signed copy of the completed form to ebp@3sHealth.ca.
Benefits by union affiliation
To access detailed information about your benefit plan coverage, please select your working group below:
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Group Life Insurance Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Group Life Insurance Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Dependent Life Insurance to eligible employees. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional coverage including Optional Life Insurance and Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. If you wish to purchase additional insurance, please contact a 3sHealth Benefit Services Officer. -
Long-term Disability Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the CUPE Disability Income Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides both bridge benefits and long-term disability benefits to eligible employees. -
Extended Health Care and Dental Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides coverage for prescription drugs, medical services & supplies, vision, and dental treatment for eligible employees and their dependents.
Out-of-country medical emergency coverage is included in the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan. If you are planning to travel outside of Canada, review the Travel Assist Booklet prior to your departure. The travel assist booklet contains important information you should know before you leave on your trip.
Want to submit a claim?
To submit your claims online, sign in or register with Canada Life’s My Canada Life at Work. You will need your group #335663 and your benefit ID number located on your pay direct drug card.
Want to find a pay direct healthcare provider?
Canada life offers a search function to find health care providers that direct bill in your area. Sign in to My Canada Life at Work and go to Resources> Find a provider.
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Group Life Insurance Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Group Life Insurance Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Dependent Life Insurance to eligible employees. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional coverage including Optional Life Insurance and Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. If you wish to purchase additional insurance, please contact a 3sHealth Benefit Services Officer. -
Long-term Disability Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the HSAS Disability Income Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides long-term disability benefits to eligible employees. -
Extended Health Care and Dental Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides coverage for prescription drugs, medical services & supplies, vision, and dental treatment for eligible employees and their dependents.
Out-of-country medical emergency coverage is included in the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan. If you are planning to travel outside of Canada, review the Travel Assist Booklet prior to your departure. The travel assist booklet contains important information you should know before you leave on your trip.
Want to submit a claim?
To submit your claims online, sign in or register with Canada Life’s My Canada Life at Work. You will need your group #335663 and your benefit ID number located on your pay direct drug card.
Want to find a pay direct healthcare provider?
Canada life offers a search function to find health care providers that direct bill in your area. Sign in to My Canada Life at Work and go to Resources> Find a provider.
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Group Life Insurance Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Group Life Insurance Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Dependent Life Insurance to eligible employees. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional coverage including Optional Life Insurance and Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. If you wish to purchase additional insurance, please contact a 3sHealth Benefit Services Officer. -
Long-term Disability Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the SEIU-West Disability Income Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides both bridge benefits and long-term disability benefits to eligible employees. -
Extended Health Care and Dental Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides coverage for prescription drugs, medical services & supplies, vision, and dental treatment for eligible employees and their dependents.
Out-of-country medical emergency coverage is included in the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan. If you are planning to travel outside of Canada, review the Travel Assist Booklet prior to your departure. The travel assist booklet contains important information you should know before you leave on your trip.
Want to submit a claim?
To submit your claims online, sign in or register with Canada Life’s My Canada Life at Work. You will need your group #335663 and your benefit ID number located on your pay direct drug card.
Want to find a pay direct healthcare provider?
Canada life offers a search function to find health care providers that direct bill in your area. Sign in to My Canada Life at Work and go to Resources> Find a provider.
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Group Life Insurance Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Group Life Insurance Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Dependent Life Insurance to eligible employees. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional coverage including Optional Life Insurance and Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. If you wish to purchase additional insurance, please contact a 3sHealth Benefit Services Officer. -
Extended Health Care and Dental Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides coverage for prescription drugs, medical services & supplies, vision, and dental treatment for eligible employees and their dependents.
Out-of-country medical emergency coverage is included in the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan. If you are planning to travel outside of Canada, review the Travel Assist Booklet prior to your departure. The travel assist booklet contains important information you should know before you leave on your trip.
Want to submit a claim?
To submit your claims online, sign in or register with Canada Life’s My Canada Life at Work. You will need your group #335663 and your benefit ID number located on your pay direct drug card.
Want to find a pay direct healthcare provider?
Canada life offers a search function to find health care providers that direct bill in your area. Sign in to My Canada Life at Work and go to Resources> Find a provider.
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Group Life Insurance Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Group Life Insurance Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Dependent Life Insurance to eligible employees. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional coverage including Optional Life Insurance and Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. If you wish to purchase additional insurance, please contact a 3sHealth Benefit Services Officer. -
Long-term Disability Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the SUN Disability Income Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides long-term disability benefits to eligible employees. -
Extended Health Care and Dental Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides coverage for prescription drugs, medical services & supplies, vision, and dental treatment for eligible employees and their dependents.
Out-of-country medical emergency coverage is included in the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan. If you are planning to travel outside of Canada, review the Travel Assist Booklet prior to your departure. The travel assist booklet contains important information you should know before you leave on your trip.
Want to submit a claim?
To submit your claims online, sign in or register with Canada Life’s My Canada Life at Work. You will need your group #335663 and your benefit ID number located on your pay direct drug card.
Want to find a pay direct healthcare provider?
Canada life offers a search function to find health care providers that direct bill in your area. Sign in to My Canada Life at Work and go to Resources> Find a provider.
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Group Life Insurance Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Group Life Insurance Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Dependent Life Insurance to eligible employees. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional coverage including Optional Life Insurance and Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. If you wish to purchase additional insurance, please contact a 3sHealth Benefit Services Officer. -
Long-term Disability Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the General Disability Income Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides long-term disability benefits to eligible employees. -
Extended Health Care and Dental Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides coverage for prescription drugs, medical services & supplies, vision, and dental treatment for eligible employees and their dependents.
Out-of-country medical emergency coverage is included in the Extended Health Care and Dental Plan. If you are planning to travel outside of Canada, review the Travel Assist Booklet prior to your departure. The travel assist booklet contains important information you should know before you leave on your trip. -
Out-of-Scope Flexible Spending Account Plan
This commentary booklet provides general information about the Out-of-Scope Flexible Spending Account Plan administered by 3sHealth. The plan provides coverage for health spending account, lifestyle spending account, or a combination of both for eligible employees.
Want to submit a claim?
OOS Healthcare Spending Account Claim Form Healthcare Expenses
OOS Healthcare Spending Account Claim Form Dental Expenses
OOS Lifestyles Spending Account Claim Form
To submit your claims online, sign in or register with Canada Life’s My Canada Life at Work. You will need your group #335663 and your benefit ID number located on your pay direct drug card.
Lifestyle spending account claims must be submitted directly to 3sHealth for processing. Please complete the OOS Lifestyles Spending Account Claim Form, attach your receipts, and submit your claim to 3sHealth by mail, fax, or email to ebp@3sHealth.ca
Want to find a pay direct healthcare provider?
Canada life offers a search function to find health care providers that direct bill in your area. Sign in to My Canada Life at Work and go to Resources> Find a provider.
Related Files
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Benefits at a Glance
3sHealth administers group life, extended healthcare, dental, and disability income plans for health system employees. To see a brief description of your benefits coverage, please view your Benefits at a Glance. -
Travel Assist Booklet
The travel assist booklet contains important information you should know before you leave on your trip. -
Privacy Policy and Statement for Plan Members
The purpose of this document is to describe how 3sHealth, as the administrator of the Employee Benefit Plans, will collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information and personal health information of plan members. -
EBP Newsletter Spring 2024
3sHealth sends out a newsletter to benefit plan members twice a year to let them know about new and important information relating to the plans we administer. This issue features information on the new “life event” organization of our benefits website page, the Employee Benefit Plans Promise, and how patients and their family members provide input into the benefit team’s work.
Related Links
- Access My Canada Life at Work
My Canada Life at Work is an online tool that provides you access to your group benefits plan and gives you an easy way to submit claims and get reimbursed faster, check your coverage balances, and more. - Legal Notice
The Employee Benefits area of the 3sHealth website is for general information only and does not take the place of financial or legal advice. Click the link to read the full legal notice.
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