Benefits Enrollment: Postdoctoral Fellows
Getting started with benefits enrollment
Please fill out all forms below, unless they are identified as optional, and return them to Human Resources along with any required supplemental documents. You will be provided information in your benefits enrollment email regarding options to submit completed forms and personal documents. You may send an encrypted email to human.resources@uleth.ca or use the secure cloud storage option provided by an HR Services Coordinator.
For more information on your pension and benefits:
Questions about completing the forms?
Contact our HR Services Coordinators: human.resources@uleth.ca
Specific questions regarding your benefits?
Contact our Pension and Benefits Advisors: pension.benefits@uleth.ca
Alberta Blue Cross Group Benefits Plan
Alberta Blue Cross is the University of Lethbridge carrier for Extended Health Care and Dental Plans. Your benefits start on the first day of work, however, it can take up to two weeks to get your card from Alberta Blue Cross.
Extended Health and Dental Form
Required Supplemental Documents:
- Your Alberta Personal Health Card
- An Alberta Personal Health Card for your Spouse/Common Law Partner (if applicable)
Accessing Your Benefits Booklet
Once you have been enrolled into the Alberta Blue Cross (ABC) group benefits plan with the University of Lethbridge you can log in to the Alberta Blue Cross Online Member Portal and access your benefits booklet. In order to register to access this portal, you will need your 9-digit employee ID number. Follow the instructions linked below to register and gain access the Member Portal in order to view the booklet, as well as submit claims, view information about your benefits, and more.
AB Blue Cross Member Portal Registration Instructions
After logging into the Member Portal, on the top right of the main page, select “Benefits”, then select “Benefit booklet (PDF)”. A separate window will open where you can download the benefit booklet.
Have Questions?
- If you have specific questions about what types of services are covered by your benefit plan, consult your benefit booklet.
- For additional questions, please contact Alberta Blue Cross at: 1-800-661-6995.
- For other inquires, please contact pension.benefits@uleth.ca.
Submitting Claims with Alberta Blue Cross
To submit a claim, you will have to register for access to the Alberta Blue Cross Member Portal. You will also need to provide your direct deposit information for reimbursement purposes during the registration process. Please keep all receipts if you are using your benefits prior to the completion of your enrollment.
Required Payroll Forms
These forms are to set up your payroll. If you have access to the Bridge, you have the option to update your TD1 Personal Tax Credits online instead of the TD1 forms below.
- For assistance with filling out your Federal and Alberta tax forms, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281.
- To learn more about personal income taxes and starting work in Canada, please refer to this guide provided by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Domestic Partner or Spousal Declaration Form
Please Note: This form is only needed if you have a Common Law Partner or you cannot find your marriage certificate.