As you may have heard, Canada Post will be having intermittent suspensions in mail delivery beginning October 22, 2018, due to a strike. During this postal disruption, your mail may take longer than usual to arrive.  

What can you do?

Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the impact this postal disruption may have on you:

When it comes to having busy schedules, teachers take the cake. Between all of your work responsibilities—especially the ones that happen after the last bell rings for the day—how do you find a way to strike a balance between your personal and professional life? Learn how your Employee and Family Assistance Program can help you do just that!

Whether you’re swinging back into another school year after the summer break or starting a new contract after some time away, it’s always a great idea to get those benefits ducks in a row to ensure you know all the opportunities available to you and your dependants. 

Because we know September will be over in the blink of an eye, here are a few handy tips to get you waddling in the right direction:

Beginning in late August, you’ll start seeing a new ASEBP ID card. While it will look a little different from the card you have now, rest assured there have been no changes to your benefits.

Is workplace stress getting to you? Perhaps stress from your personal life is creeping into your work? No matter what your ‘stress situation’ might be, know that you’re not alone. Your ASEBP benefits provide a variety of supports to help you cope—even thrive—when life throws you a curveball. Keep reading for tips to help manage your stress by making the most of your benefits.

Nothing beats a good summer vacation—kicking your feet up (or wearing them out), relaxing (or seeing as many sights as you can) and enjoying every minute. 

If your travels take you outside the country, be sure to take a few minutes to learn about your travel coverage and what to do in an emergency before you take off. Here are a few key points to keep in mind before your next trip abroad.  

Are you going to need new prescription glasses? Will your child be getting braces? Do you regularly think about signing up for fitness classes? If you have a Health Spending Account (HSA) and Wellness Spending Account (WSA), start asking yourself questions like these because you can now allocate your 2018-19 spending account credits! 

Summer vacation is on everyone’s mind right now, but while you’re busy relaxing, don’t forget that your benefits are still working hard to support you. Whether you celebrate a life event during the summer months or find yourself in the hospital due to an injury or illness, your ASEBP benefits have your back—all you have to do is keep us in the loop. 

You retired, enrolled in ASEBP Early Retirement Benefits, returned to work on contract, enrolled in your employer’s ASEBP benefits and now your contract is coming to an end—sound familiar? And here we thought retirement was supposed to be less busy!

Did you know that there’s an 18-month limit from the date of service to submit claims for your Extended Health Care (Drugs, Other Medical Services & Supplies and Travel Emergency), Dental Care and Vision Care benefits?