Your Health Care Information
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Your health and well being is important to us. Whether you participate in the Health Care Plan for CN Pensioners (Blue Cross) or not, you may find the information on this site useful in your personal life. |
Health Care Plan For CN Pensioners
Health Care Info: For information on Health Care - Blue Cross, click on the appropriate link below. For more information or for information on Non Blue Cross coverage for Former Unionized Employees as well as Former Non-Schedule Employees, please visit the National Council's website at www.cnpensioners.org.
Who Do You Call?
If you have signed up for the Medavie Blue Cross Plan, should you have questions re coverage, administration of the plan, etc, here are the numbers to call:
You may also go to the Blue Cross Group Benefit website www.medaviebc.ca to obtain general information about your Plan and your current coverage, to view your claims and reimbursement history and to print generic claim forms.
For more information on the impact of Government Policy changes on your existing coverage, please call Blue Cross toll free at 1-888-873-9200.
- For questions about Enrolling in the Plan, Changing Options, Cancellation of Coverage, Premium Rates, please call 1-866-660-7670.
- For questions about Payment of Claims, Definition of Benefits, Coverage Details, Obtaining Prior Approval For Certain Expenses, and to Obtain Claim Forms, please call 1-888-873-9200.
You may also go to the Blue Cross Group Benefit website www.medaviebc.ca to obtain general information about your Plan and your current coverage, to view your claims and reimbursement history and to print generic claim forms.
For more information on the impact of Government Policy changes on your existing coverage, please call Blue Cross toll free at 1-888-873-9200.
Submitting Your Claims
You have options to submit your claims - quickly and easily online through eClaims, or by mail or in person. Click on www.medaviebc.ca or the logo to determine the best way for you.
Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Blue Cross Membership
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Click on the Logo above or the Blue Advantage to see the products and services you may be eligible for..
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You should have it every time you leave the country, and as a Blue Cross Member you are eligible for the first 15 days FREE if you buy Blue Cross Travel Insurance for trips of 16 days or more. See page 27 in the Blue Cross Manual and then call your local Blue Cross Office.
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Whether or not you are a Blue Cross Member, your province provides a number of benefits to seniors, and you should be aware of them. Click here to see those benefits and also what health benefits you should deduct from your Income Tax.
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Others Tips & Information
Travel Medical Insurance FAQ & Tips: For your convenience and with help from Lori Yorke of Snowbird Medi-Quote Inc., we have put together the following Travel Medical Insurance Frequently Asked Questions and Tips based on the presentation and discussion at our November General meeting. Please click here to access this FAQ. Also, if you would like to view a copy of Lori's presentation, please click here.
Medication Information Line: Do you have questions about your medications, side effects, or interactions. The University of Manitoba offers a Medication Information Line to supply answers to your concerns on both prescription and non-prescription medication. Please call 204- 474-6493 (Monday to Friday 9:30 to 2:30 p.m.) or email mile_resource@umanitoba.ca.
Important Numbers:
Pharmacare 1-204-774-8618 or 1-800-297-8099.
Home Care Intake Line 1-204-940-2655.
Health Links Info 1-204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257.
Manitoba Blue Cross, Winnipeg (Contract No. 93115) 1-204-775-0161.
Medication Information Line 1-204-474-6493.
Meals on Wheels, Winnipeg 1-204-956-7711.
A Guide for the Caregiver - Government of Manitoba
2014 / 2015 Manitoba Senior's Guide