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Short Survery: We invite the CNPA of Manitoba members to please complete this very short survey on Speaker Topics. This will help us plan for future guest speakers at our General Meeting. Just click on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDMTH3N
Christmas Luncheon: Our Annual Christmas Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at the Masonic Memorial Centre, 420 Corydon Ave. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. This luncheon is open to contributing members and a guest. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Cost of tickets is $20 per person and will be available for sale at the November General meeting. If you are unable to attend the meetings to pick up your tickets, please contact Ernie Yakiwchuk at 204-254-1441. Cut off for ticket sales will be November 16th, 2022. Note: We will continue to follow the Provincial Health Guidelines.
Medavie Blue Cross - Additional Information: Further to our Medavie Blue Cross Announcement. There is a new customer service number on the back of your new card should you have any inquiries (1-800-667-4511). Their extended office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. ET.
If you have been using the Mobile App in the past, please be sure to update the app. If you are entering your claim on your computer, please be sure to do so at https://www.medaviebc.ca/
Medavie Blue Cross - Important Announcement: Effective October 17th, 2022, Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), our national Blue Cross provider, has advised us that, due to computer system changes in the west, they are assuming all the claims processes directly from Man. Sask. Alberta and BC Blue Cross. These western Blue Cross offices currently process the claims on behalf of MBC.
Note: There is NO change to coverage.
Click here to see the poster from Medavie Blue Cross.
August (Fall) 2022 Newsletter: The CNPA of Manitoba August 2022 Newsletter is now ready for viewing. Visit our Newsletter page or click here.
Winter Driving Tips From CN Police: Click here to view a list of tips to help you stay safe while driving this winter.
Health Care Plan 2022 - The 2022 Health Care Brochure, Provincial Rates, and more information is now available by visiting our Health Care Page on our website or by clicking here.
Avis / Budget Discount Rates Not Available for CN Retirees: Unfortunate timing, so soon after we promoted this discount in the Summer edition of our National Newsletter and elsewhere.
Budget/Avis has advised us, through CN, that due to a shortage in car supply, they are taking measures to ensure they can continue to supply their corporate customers and, as a result, they may not honor this discount code for a retiree. Once their car supply has been re-stocked to its previous levels, they may reinstate the discount. The codes will still provide a discount if you are booking online, because they are the same code used by CN’s active employees for business, but they may not be honored when you pick up your car, so, until we can provide any further information, use this as guidance when making your rental car choices.
Rocky Mountaineer – CN Retiree Discounts: The CNPA is pleased to announce that we have partnered with The Rocky Mountaineer, who operate a luxury train network with routes through the Canadian Rockies. These discounts are only available to contributing members of the CNPA and proof of membership will be required when making the reservation. For more information, visit our Travel & Discounts page under the Membership tab or click here:
CN IPO25 Commemorative Brochure: Check out the virtual Commemorative Brochure on the 25th anniversary since CN privatized - just click here.
Christmas Luncheon: Our Annual Christmas Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at the Masonic Memorial Centre, 420 Corydon Ave. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. This luncheon is open to contributing members and a guest. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Cost of tickets is $20 per person and will be available for sale at the November General meeting. If you are unable to attend the meetings to pick up your tickets, please contact Ernie Yakiwchuk at 204-254-1441. Cut off for ticket sales will be November 16th, 2022. Note: We will continue to follow the Provincial Health Guidelines.
Medavie Blue Cross - Additional Information: Further to our Medavie Blue Cross Announcement. There is a new customer service number on the back of your new card should you have any inquiries (1-800-667-4511). Their extended office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. ET.
If you have been using the Mobile App in the past, please be sure to update the app. If you are entering your claim on your computer, please be sure to do so at https://www.medaviebc.ca/
Medavie Blue Cross - Important Announcement: Effective October 17th, 2022, Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), our national Blue Cross provider, has advised us that, due to computer system changes in the west, they are assuming all the claims processes directly from Man. Sask. Alberta and BC Blue Cross. These western Blue Cross offices currently process the claims on behalf of MBC.
Note: There is NO change to coverage.
- The change takes affect on October 17
- Every member will receive a letter (like the attached) in the next couple weeks - (Some will also get emails)
- It will include new membership cards
- the card Name will change to "Medavie" Blue Cross (From Blue Cross) to avoid processing confusion with Pharmacies.
- the member numbers will not change with the new card
- When you call the number on the back of the card today, your area code redirects the call to Man, Sask., Ab or BC Blue Cross. After Oct 17, these calls will be redirected to Medavie Blue Cross (MBC) in Eastern Canada. The Service hours for MBC will be longer than the hours currently in the West.
- EVERY service provider (like Pharmacies) have been advised of this change and will apply their new computer entry procedures starting October 17th.
- Members should take their NEW card to their Pharmacy AND if necessary remind the Pharmacy staff that it is"MEDAVIE" Blue Cross. - Once done properly, it should be standard.
- Currently, if members submit paper claims for EHC of other claims, this process will not change. HOWEVER, the MBC national claim forms and the MBC national website will be updated to remove BC, SASK, and MAN Blue Cross addresses and references. As show in the poster below, an Edmonton Medavie Blue Cross claims centre will remain so paper claims mailed, will / should be addressed to that site.
- If by chance someone sends a claim to the former offices, the claims will be transferred to MBC for processing - no issue or delay.
- If someone calls a local Blue Cross office number, it will be directed to MBC (they should be told to call the number on the back of their card direct to MBC).
- If you have the ability, the MEDAVIE Blue Cross APP is a simple way to submit your non pharmacy or other claims. Easy to register, and then simply take a picture(s) of your receipt and submit; no paper or stamps. You can also track your previous claims which works great at income tax time. Try it out.
Click here to see the poster from Medavie Blue Cross.
August (Fall) 2022 Newsletter: The CNPA of Manitoba August 2022 Newsletter is now ready for viewing. Visit our Newsletter page or click here.
Winter Driving Tips From CN Police: Click here to view a list of tips to help you stay safe while driving this winter.
Health Care Plan 2022 - The 2022 Health Care Brochure, Provincial Rates, and more information is now available by visiting our Health Care Page on our website or by clicking here.
Avis / Budget Discount Rates Not Available for CN Retirees: Unfortunate timing, so soon after we promoted this discount in the Summer edition of our National Newsletter and elsewhere.
Budget/Avis has advised us, through CN, that due to a shortage in car supply, they are taking measures to ensure they can continue to supply their corporate customers and, as a result, they may not honor this discount code for a retiree. Once their car supply has been re-stocked to its previous levels, they may reinstate the discount. The codes will still provide a discount if you are booking online, because they are the same code used by CN’s active employees for business, but they may not be honored when you pick up your car, so, until we can provide any further information, use this as guidance when making your rental car choices.
Rocky Mountaineer – CN Retiree Discounts: The CNPA is pleased to announce that we have partnered with The Rocky Mountaineer, who operate a luxury train network with routes through the Canadian Rockies. These discounts are only available to contributing members of the CNPA and proof of membership will be required when making the reservation. For more information, visit our Travel & Discounts page under the Membership tab or click here:
CN IPO25 Commemorative Brochure: Check out the virtual Commemorative Brochure on the 25th anniversary since CN privatized - just click here.