Human Resources has just finalized the SunLife group benefit renewal and we now know the May 1, 2026 impact to benefit premium rates for retirees.

There will be no change to premium rates for the Old retiree Extended Health Coverage or Dental premium rates (impacting those who retired pre-1996 with a different benefit plan design).   

There is also no change to premium rates for the New retiree dental plan.   

Premium rates for the newer retiree extended Health coverage will be increasing 7%.

Retirees should see these new rates deducted on their May 1 pension deposits.