Retirees
Your relationship with Dalhousie University does not end once you retire.
Retirees remain connected in many ways. Most communication is issued through your Dalhousie email address (or an alternative preferred email address if provided). Please monitor your Dalhousie email (or preferred alternative) regularly and update your preferred email address whenever there are changes.
If you are considering retiring please review: Retiring from Dalhousie [log-in required]
Pension Information
Please visit Pension Plan for information about the Dalhousie University Staff Pension Plan.
View details about the Public Service Pension Plan (PSSP) administered by the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation.
For access to payroll forms for members of the Dalhousie University Staff Pension Plan:
These forms should be sent to Payforms@dal.ca or mailed/dropped off to: Financial Services, Room 44, Henry Hicks Academic Administration Building, 6283 Alumni Crescent, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Access to obtain your T4 and/or T4A is available through Dal Online (login required). For questions or if you require additional information, please contact pensions@dal.ca or 494-1782.
Benefit Information
In order to continue health, travel and/or dental coverage through Dalhousie University it is imperative that provincial health coverage is maintained.
- Retiree Health, Travel and Dental Coverage Booklet (Under 65) [PDF] - This coverage is applicable if one of the covered members is under age 65. Drug coverage will remain active for the individual under 65 only. Upon all members reaching age 65, coverage will automatically be adjusted to the over 65 policy. Dental coverage ceases at retirement or when the retired member reaches age 65.
- Retiree Health and Travel Coverage Booklet – Over 65 [PDF]
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance [PDF] - At retirement, you may continue coverage at your pre-retirement level until the end of the month in which you reach age 65. After attaining age 65, coverage may continue until age 70 but is restricted a maximum of $100,000.
How to Submit a Claim
You can submit claims through:
Travel Coverage
Travel coverage is applicable to all members who maintain retiree health coverage through Dalhousie University. Dependants listed under the health plan also maintain travel. Travel coverage is mandatory if health coverage is maintained.
Change to Travel Insurance Provider
Dalhousie University changed its emergency medical travel insurance provider to Medavie Blue Cross, effective April 1, 2026.
- Claims incurred on or before March 31, 2026, will continue to be covered by Beneva. Contact benefits@dal.ca if you have a claim to submit for this period, and we will provide next steps and the required claim form.
- Claims incurred on or after April 1, 2026 will be covered by Medavie Blue Cross.
Information on your travel coverage can be found in your applicable Health, Travel and Dental Coverage booklet posted above.
Additional Travel Resources
- Medavie Blue Cross Travel FAQ [PDF]
- Retiree Travel Coverage - Benefit-at-a-Glance [PDF]
- Flight Delay Service FAQ [PDF]
- Flight Delay Service Flyer [PDF]
If you experience a medical emergency contact Worldwide Travel Assistance immediately:
- 1-800-563-4444 (toll free from Canada and the U.S.)
- 1-506-854-2222 (collect from outside Canada/U.S.)
Members should contact Worldwide Travel Assistance as soon as possible and before seeking treatment whenever feasible, to ensure services are coordinated and eligible.
Tuition Waiver for Retirees and Dependants
As a Dalhousie retiree, you may be eligible to receive a tuition waiver benefit for yourself and/or your dependants. Eligibility is based on your employment group and years of service prior to retirement. Please contact Employee Benefits to confirm your eligibility for this benefit. For questions or if you require additional information, please contact benefits@dal.ca or 494-1122.