Retirement health coverage

Find out what retirement health coverage you can access through the plan

Reminder: The grace period for tier 2 drugs ended on January 1

The 12-month grace period for tier 2 drugs ended on January 1, 2023. This affects retired members who are currently taking tier 2 drugs for a chronic condition. Tier 2 drugs are not covered by BC PharmaCare. Visit the BC PharmaCare formulary search page for more information on which drugs are covered.

For more information about what this means for you contact Green Shield Canada.

Learn more about changes to retirement group health benefits.

Retirement health coverage and you

Support your health and peace of mind. Learn about the coverage options available to you as a retired member of BC’s Public Service Pension Plan.

Extended health care coverage

Learn about the extended health care coverage available to you, your spouse and/or eligible dependant(s).

Dental plans

Learn about the two dental plans available to you, your spouse and/or eligible dependant(s).

Medical Services Plan of BC

Learn about Medical Services Plan coverage for you, your spouse and/or eligible dependant(s).

Retirement health coverage premiums

Find out the cost of retirement health coverage.

Apply for or cancel coverage

Find out how to apply for or cancel enrolment in retirement health coverage for you, your spouse and/or eligible dependant(s).

Make a claim

Learn how to make a claim for eligible expenses covered by your extended health care or dental plans.

Contact information for retirement health coverage

Find out who to contact if you have questions about your retirement health coverage.