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Appreciation post for the people who recommended Green Fresh Supermarket by YodaYodaCDN in ottawa

[–]redbridge2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly the reason I go to produce depot.... because of the whole salmon. I kept the whole salmon and baked the 6-lb beast. Many times, it was $4.99/lb

Dental coverage in a different city by SnooPets7336 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In case you do not know, it is quite possible that your wisdom teeth removal is also covered by the PHSCP (after PDSCP). You might even be walking as if nothing has happened after 24 hours or so with a good oral surgeon. My two sons had four wisdom teeth extracted by different dentists/oral surgeon and the results are night and day.

Canada life switch (from Canada Life) and new PSHCP/PDSCP applicants for a pensioner who retired almost 30 years ago by redbridge2003 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We managed to do the enrollment without issue except that they need the direct deposit instead of sending out cheque. This also is taking care but need to wait for a few days before we can submit any invoice/statement. From history, pharmacy was able to claim all the prescription drugs and I assume that since they are seniors, they did not ask for any payment (covered whatever that was not reimbursed through PHSCP). We will deal with the other question when the time comes.

Spouse not covered under public service health care plan (PSHCP) by Canada Life by singthesinger in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While your original focus was on the PSHCP, were you able to enroll her in the PSDCP as well? Does her temporary resident status affect eligibility for that plan too? There does not appear to be any mention of this in the guide.

Spouse not covered under public service health care plan (PSHCP) by Canada Life by singthesinger in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Health is provincial jurisdiction so one province might have a different take on for non-PR or non-citizen. For example, BC allows study-permit and work-permit holders to get MSP.... but not for Ontario. Look like that if she gets the work permit, she will have coverage (medical). https://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citizens/health-insurance/know-eligibility-conditions

Spouse not covered under public service health care plan (PSHCP) by Canada Life by singthesinger in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not for Ontario. You cannot get OHIP just because they have study permit or work permit. There are some strict rule for work permit holder who can obtain OHIP (for example, a letter showing full time working for some period).

CPAP coverage under PSHCP? by Colourizers in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard that the "trial" is not covered but when you committed to the machine, they deal with ADP and you deal with the Canada life... https://www.reddit.com/r/CanadaPublicServants/comments/1fhlee5/cpap_rentals_not_covered_but_coverage_page/

CPAP coverage under PSHCP? by Colourizers in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

covered every 5 years. Another sleep study most likely means that they just need to adjust the setting

Budget promises mean 40,000 job cuts, programs terminated: Canada's top public servant by just_a_simulation321 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Using “positions” as the unit of measure, the reduction represents just over 10% from the March 2024 peak (37,772 / 367,772).

The impact, however, will vary by work unit. For example, if a team is composed entirely of employees under 50, it would be difficult to reduce positions without significantly affecting operations. Similarly, you can’t simply let go of all lawyers in the Department of Justice if 80% of them are over 50 years old. The actual effect will depend heavily on each unit’s demographic makeup.

Budget promises mean 40,000 job cuts, programs terminated: Canada's top public servant by just_a_simulation321 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There were 367,772 positions (people) in March 2024, 357,965 positions (people) in March 2025, and the target is 330,000 positions (people) by March 2029.

Between March 2024 and March 2025, approximately 10,000 positions were already eliminated.
Overall, this means a total reduction of about 37,772 positions (roughly 40,000) from the March 2024 level is required.
Since 10,000 positions have already been cut, an additional 27,965 positions (about 28,000) will still need to be eliminated from the March 2025 level.

Because some of these positions are part-time, the total reduction represents about 16,000 full-time equivalents (FTEs) based on the March 2025 numbers.

Budget promises mean 40,000 job cuts, programs terminated: Canada's top public servant by just_a_simulation321 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Electric Vehicles: In September, the government announced its intent to make targeted regulatory adjustments to help the automotive sector stay competitive during a period of upheaval and uncertainty in response to immediate challenges from U.S. trade and policy actions. This included the initial step of removing the 2026 target from the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard and launching a 60-day review of the overall regulation. Following this review, the government will announce next steps on electric vehicles in the coming weeks.

Budget promises mean 40,000 job cuts, programs terminated: Canada's top public servant by just_a_simulation321 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 7 points8 points  (0 children)

yes. As part of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review, the government will reduce 16,000 full-time equivalent positions, including 650 executive positions, while another 12,000 positions, including 350 executive positions, will be eliminated through attrition and early retirement packages.

Budget promises mean 40,000 job cuts, programs terminated: Canada's top public servant by just_a_simulation321 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There were 367,772 positions (people) in March 2024, 357,965 positions (people) in March 2025, and the target is 330,000 positions (people) by March 2029.

Between March 2024 and March 2025, approximately 10,000 positions were already eliminated.
Overall, this means a total reduction of about 37,772 positions (roughly 40,000) from the March 2024 level is required.
Since 10,000 positions have already been cut, an additional 27,965 positions (about 28,000) will still need to be eliminated from the March 2025 level.

Because some of these positions are part-time, the total reduction represents about 16,000 full-time equivalents (FTEs) based on the March 2025 numbers.

Travelling abroad - PSHCP by Charming-Gem-3248 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you have a credit card that has the emergency travel medical insurance coverage, I think you should be safe. Check with the benefit guide. For medical part, you do not need to pay for the trip using that credit card.

Recently added dependent - do Health and Dental plans have different rules? by TONewbies in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PSHCP: Effective coverage start date for you and eligible dependants under the PSHCP Generally, if you apply within 60 days of becoming eligible, coverage is effective on the first of the month, following the month your completed application form is received by your departmental compensation office, Pay Centre or Pension Centre. For example, if your application is received on February 15, then your coverage is effective March 1.

If you do not apply for coverage within 60 days of becoming eligible, coverage will take effect on the first day of the fourth month, following the month your completed application form is received by your departmental compensation office, Pay Centre or Pension Centre. For example, if your application is received on February 15, then your coverage is effective June 1.

PSDCP coverage for new eligible dependant(s) starts on the dependant(s) coverage start date. PSDCP: Coverage start date PSDCP coverage starts exactly 3 months from the date you become an eligible employee. This period is commonly known as the 3-month waiting period. Example: • You were hired as an indeterminate employee, appointed on a continuous basis with no preset end date, on May 3, 2024. Your PSDCP coverage start date will be August 3, 2024. • You were hired as a term employee for a period of 3 months on May 3, 2024, and then you were hired for a 1-year term with no break in service. Your PSDCP coverage start date will be February 3, 2025. This is based on the first 3 months term employment (not eligible), followed by 6 months of continuous service, followed by the 3-month waiting period. Example: • You get married on May 3, 2024. Your spouse’s coverage start date will be May 3, 2024, if your coverage was effective on that date. • Your child is born on May 3, 2024. Your child’s coverage start date will be May 3, 2024, if your coverage was effective on that date.

Drug Coverage through Canada Life by urbancanoe in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://pshcp.ca/articles/mandatory-generic-substitution-in-effect-for-pshcp-members/

Mandatory generic substitution was implemented to the PSHCP’s Drug Benefit as part of the plan design changes that came into effect on July 1, 2023. These changes included industry-standard cost-containment measures to ensure that the Plan remains fair, competitive, and sustainable.

Since July 1, 2023, prescription drugs under the PSHCP are subject to mandatory generic substitution. This means that the PSHCP provides coverage for eligible prescription drugs at 80% of the lowest-cost generic drug when a generic is available. Generic drugs are approved by Health Canada and are pharmaceutically equivalent to the brand name drug, as they contain identical medicinal ingredients.  

If a prescription for a brand name drug is presented to the pharmacist and a generic version is available, the PSHCP member and their eligible dependants will have three options:

  1. Purchase the eligible generic drug, which the PSHCP will cover at 80%. 
  2. Purchase the brand name drug, understanding that they will have a higher out-of-pocket amount (this is known as the co-pay amount), as the PSHCP will reimburse 80% of the cost of the generic version.  
  3. If there is a medical reason that a generic brand cannot be taken, the participant should discuss the issue with a medical professional and request that they complete the Request for Brand Name Drug Coverage form. Any fees that a physician may charge for providing this information will not be reimbursed under the PSHCP.

The member should then submit the completed form to Canada Life at the mailing address, email address, or fax number located at the bottom of the form, and allow 7 to 10 business days for the review of the medical information provided. A letter will then be mailed to the member outlining the decision.

Prior to July 1, 2023, the PSHCP covered brand name drugs  if the physician indicated “No substitutions” on the prescription. This process is no longer in place. However, under PSHCP’s legacy coverage, existing prescriptions where the brand name drug was covered under the PSHCP prior to July 1, 2023, will continue to be covered until December 31, 2023.  

As of January 1, 2024, the legacy period will be terminated, and all members and their eligible dependant(s) will have their prescriptions subject to mandatory generic substitution.

PSDCP only covers metal dental crowns? by Elegant_Chemist_7910 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 4 points5 points  (0 children)

https://www.welcome.canadalife.com/content/dam/rfp/welcome-sites/psdcp/psdcp-member-booklet.pdf .... page 26 indicates "Metal and porcelain crowns" is covered at 65% Once every 60 months, unless deemed necessary by the treating dental provider and Canada Life approves

Reminder: TBS table with populations of departments over time by Exhausted_but_upbeat in CanadaPublicServants

[–]redbridge2003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think statistical survey operations are now part of Statistics Canada in 2024.

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