Archives: Benefits

Archives: Benefits

benefit packages

New Maximum coverage for Optional Life Insurance

Carleton University provides quality benefit coverage backed by excellent service, and is now offering Optional Life Insurance, through Great-West Life, to a new maximum of $500,000 for Carleton... More

Posted on Monday, September 30th, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits, For Employees Feed for all posts filed under For Employees

health claims

Submitting Claims for Compression Hose

Your Great-West Life benefits plan covers compression hose when they are prescribed by a physician and are medically required. On November 1, 2013, Great-West Life will update the customary prices... More

Posted on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits

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Basic Life Insurance – Update

Over the past few years, more and more groups have discovered the power of numbers in negotiating discounted rates for their employees for insurance coverage. Since August 1, 2005, Carleton has been... More

Posted on Thursday, June 20th, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits, For Employees Feed for all posts filed under For Employees

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Group RRSP: Growing savings through consolidation

Check out this video from Great-West Life that shows how Group RRSP members can grow savings faster through consolidaton. For more information, see the Carleton University Group RRSP webpage. Related... More

Posted on Thursday, June 6th, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits, For Employees Feed for all posts filed under For Employees

News Post

Your Group RRSP: The impact of small changes

Great-West Life explains how small increases to your Group RRSP can make a a big difference.  See the Carleton Group RRSP webpage for more information. Related Posts Thinking about saving for... More

Posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits, For Employees Feed for all posts filed under For Employees

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Health Care Partnership Update

Effective April 1, 2013, dispensing fees for the participating pharmacies in the Health Care Partnership program will increase from $8.40 to $8.62. Check out the links below for more information on... More

Posted on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits, For Employees Feed for all posts filed under For Employees, HR News Feed for all posts filed under HR News

News Post

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... More

Posted on Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits, For Employees Feed for all posts filed under For Employees

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Why you should sign up for GroupNet

Great-West Life wants to let you know why you should sign up for GroupNet for Plan members and direct deposit. There are so many good reasons, including: Submit your claims online through Member... More

Posted on Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits, For Employees Feed for all posts filed under For Employees

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RRSP Season is Coming

Tax time is here again and is a great time to evaluate your contributions to your RRSPs. Great-West Life has provided an informative document on how to increase your contributions to Carleton’s... More

Posted on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits, HR News Feed for all posts filed under HR News

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Update to Claim submission requirements for orthopedic shoes and custom-made orthodics

On February 1, 2013, Great-West Life (GWL) will implement new claim submission requirements for orthopedic shoes and custom-made foot orthotics.  See their GroupLine Communication for more... More

Posted on Monday, January 14th, 2013 in Benefits Feed for all posts filed under Benefits, For Employees Feed for all posts filed under For Employees, HR News Feed for all posts filed under HR News