Contact BenTeam@cpr.ca if you are off on an extended leave to make sure you continue your benefits
Layoff Benefits Coverage for Unionized Employees Policy 8450
Once an employee is on layoff, benefit coverage will be expired as follows:
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance – last day of the following month from the effective date of layoff
- Extended Health/ Vision – on the last day of the last month worked
- Dental – on last day worked
An employee who is already covered for benefits may elect to maintain coverage for Extended Health/Vision and Life Insurance benefits (excluding Dental) while on layoff status for a maximum of one (1) year.
In order to extend this coverage while on layoff, the Pay Direct Response Sheet MUST be filled in and sent to Employee Services by fax, email, or mail within 1 month of receiving this information sheet.
Personal cheque(s) must be made payable to Canadian Pacific stating your employee number on the cheque(s). Monthly cheques must be sent no later than the 20th of the month in order for the following month to be covered.
Optional Life Insurance
If you also choose to maintain your Optional Life Insurance, you must contact the Employee Services to obtain the current pay direct monthly premium rate required to maintain coverage.