Enroll in the Health and Dental Plan

Eligibility

Eligible employees of the Government of Nova Scotia and participating member employers can apply to enroll in the Health and Dental Plan.

Eligible employees include:

• civil service employees (excluding seasonal employees who work less than 6 months, casual and temporary relief employees and all other temporary employees)
• Order in Council and ministerial appointees
• members of the Executive Council
• Members of the Legislative Assembly
• members of NSGEU Civil Service Bargaining Unit Employees
• members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867 – Nova Scotia Highway Worker’s Union

To be eligible for all benefits under this plan, an employee needs to work at least 40% of the full-time hours.

How to apply

1. Complete the application form.
2. Send your completed application by email, mail or fax.

How long it takes

Changes to your coverage are effective from the date the Benefits Unit receives your request. It should take Medavie Blue Cross 3 to 4 days to update your coverage. You’ll receive a new Blue Cross identification card at your home address 2 to 3 weeks from the date you submitted your request. It can take longer if more information is needed or if your form hasn’t been filled in correctly.

Cost

There is no cost to apply, but there are premiums associated with participating in the group health and dental plan.

Payment options

For employees actively at work, payment of premiums is made by payroll deduction. For employees on an approved leave and eligible to continue benefits, payment is required in full and in advance of the leave by postdated cheques or money order.

Before you start

Make sure you have:

• employee identification number
• reviewed and understood the information on eligible dependents or additional approvals required for dependents (for example, disabled dependents or grandchildren)
• information on any other insurer if you or your dependents have other coverage under any other insurer

Application form