Benefits Update 2013

Carleton University is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program for its employees.

An important part of managing this program is the annual renewal of contracts with our insurers. We have completed our analysis and discussions with Great West Life for the 2013/14 benefit year for our Long Term Disability, Optional Life, Health and Dental Care, which runs from February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014.

These discussions have provided Carleton with good news regarding rates for this upcoming year. We will have no changes to Health and Dental Care and Optional Life. Our rates for LTD will decrease for many groups with Carleton with the exception of the CUASA group which will remain the same.

Premium rates for benefits will be adjusted as follows effective February 1, 2013:

Coverage	Rate Adjustment
Optional Life	No change
Health Care	No change
Dental Care	No change
Long Term Disability (LTD) – excepting CUASA	Less 10%
LTD CUASA	No change

The actual amount that you and the University pay for your benefits coverage is available on your Direct Deposit Advice which is accessible through Carleton Central.

Benefits Anytime

Information about your group benefits as well as benefit claims forms can be found in the  Employee benefits section of the Human Resources website. Plus, visit the GroupNet portal on the Great West Life website  to check out the latest health and wellness topics, make arrangements to have your claim reimbursements deposited directly to your bank account, and access your health and dental claims experience.

For More Information

If you have any questions on any of this information or your benefits, please contact benefits@carleton.ca.