--- layout: handbook-page-toc title: "Canada Corp" --- Can't find what you're looking for? Try the main [People Operations page](/handbook/people-operations). ## On this page {:.no_toc .hidden-md .hidden-lg} - TOC {:toc .hidden-md .hidden-lg} ---- ## Specific to Canadian Team Members Benefits are administered by Great West Life. The benefits decision discussions are held by Total Rewards and the Comp Group to elect the next year's benefits by the carrier's deadlines. Total Rewards will notify the team of open enrollment as soon as details become available. GitLab covers **100%** of team member, spouse, dependents, and/or domestic partner premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Please review the full [policy document](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14iVKGg4jZ2VsnT5uzitWjZFSxQwS9qn-/view?usp=sharing) for more information on the benefits being offered. ## Group Health Coverage GitLab offers medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to the team member. The benefits are outlined in the following [benefit summary](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q_378iLs64-wSSizSKlLxkAm01nvDXZO/view?usp=sharing) as well as below. This documentation also has details on the products and services available under the plan.  ### Medical Coverages **Coverage Summary:** * Prescription Drugs: 80% - Nil deductible; 90% if purchased at Costco * Pay Direct Drug Card: Included - Generic Mandatory * Maximum: Unlimited * Fertility Drugs: Unlimited as per all prescription medication * Smoking Cessations: $500 lifetime maximum * Vaccines: Included - reasonable & customary maximum * Major Medical: 80% * Annual Deductible: None * Hospitalization: 100% - Bill deductible - Semi-Private * Orthotic Shoes: $ 300 per benefit year maximum * Othotic Inserts: combined with shoes * Hearing Aids: $700 every 5 years * Paramedical Practitioners: 80% - $300 per practitioner per benefit year maximum * Included Specialists: Chiropractor, Osteopath, Naturopath, Podiatrist, Chirpodist, Speech Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist, Dietician, No Doctor's referral required on any paramedical services * Out of Country: 100% - Nill deductible - Unlimited * Maximum Duration: 60 consecutive days * Trip Cancellation: Not Included * Private Duty Nursing: $5,000 for a maximum of 12 months per condition * Survivor Benefit: 24 months * Termination Age: Retirement ### Dental Coverages **Coverage Summary:** * Annual Deductible: None * Basic & Preventative: 80% * Periodontic & Endodontic: 80% * Annual Maximum: $2,000 per benefit year * Major Restorative Services: 50% * Annual Maximum: $2,000 per benefit year * Orthodontic Services: 50% (children age 6 and older) * Lifetime Maximum: $1,500 * Recall visit: Two visits per benefit year * Scaling & Rooting Units: 10 in any 12 months * White Filings: Included * Free Guide: Current * Survivor Benefit: 24 months * Termation Age: Retirement ### Vision Coverages **Coverage Summary:** * Vision Care: 100% - $200 every 24 months * Eye Exams: 100% - 1 visit every 24 months - reasonable & customary maximum ## Life Insurance / AD&D **Coverage Summary:** * Benefit: 2 times annual earnings to a maximum of $250,000 * Reduction: Reduces by 50% at age 65 * Termination Age: Reduces by 50% at age 65 ## Long Term Disability **Coverage Summary:** * Benefit: 66.67% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $12,500 (Taxable) * Monthly Maximum: 12,500 * Tax Status: Taxable * Elimination Period: 90 days * Benefit Period: To age 65 * Definition: 2 years own occupation * Offsets: Primary * Cost of Living Adjustment: Not included * Non-Evidence Maximum: 5,600 * Termination: Age 65 ## Employee and Family Assistance Program GitLab team members in Canada are enrolled in the [Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1d30c7T8dUa48ZR58H9-R84VRG2pChEGf). The EFAP is a confidential and voluntary support service that will provide you and your immediate family members access to counselling and information services for the following topics: wellbeing, stress and mental health concerns, relationships and family, workplace challenges, addiction, child and elder care resources, legal advice, financial guidance, nutrition, and physical health. This service can be accessed 24/7 by calling 1-800-387-4765 or online through their [website](workhealthlife.com) or mobile app: My EAP. ## Vacation Pay * Individuals will receive 4-6% vacation pay depending on the province where applicable. Vacation pay is 4-6% of all gross earnings. ## Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Employer contributions are made to the federal Canada Pension Plan (CPP). ## Enrollment GitLab has chosen a digital administration platform to manage our benefits administration. Consider this platform as your single source of truth when it comes to benefits, where you can enroll in the plan, update your enrollment information, and view your coverage that will be in effect March 1, 2020. **For new hires:** You will be receiving an invitation from `no-reply@collage.co` with a personalized link. Click on that link to set up your profile. Please reach out to the Total Rewards team at `total-rewards@gitlab.com` if you have any questions! Here are some additional [instructions](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eFM43gu7VPRWZFOHBxMUZnaUVoOGxWbzVSNEdiWk9qOVpR/view?usp=sharing) on how to set up your account and enroll in benefits. ### Canada Life Enrollment To register through Canada Life, you can do so by following this link: https://gwl.greatwestlife.com/MyRegistration. This will allow you access to Canada Life’s GroupNet for Plan Members and the ability to download the GroupNet Mobile app on your mobile device. Once registered you will have access to online claims submission, your electronic benefits card, direct deposit of claim payments, view the status of your claims and more. Canada Life has also provided the following [Welcome Packet](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fg9LxE-eyLqgDihpw5kUb-4PuDK5AeMa/view?usp=sharing). Learn how to use GroupNet for Plan Members by watching the helpful videos in the following [pdf](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mrZPMKd17m9cwC1Qnsdq6KyJ2lmfehFe/view?usp=sharing). ## Insurance Cards Printed Canada Life benefits cards will be sent out, one for you and one for your spouse (if applicable). If you have not yet received your card, you can access your electronic drug card online through the Groupnet for Plan Members site or through the mobile app. For further instructions on how this can be obtained online, please review the following [PDF](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3Ug5nYQir-Ct_8YxN2dwBP0b7uMvGX9/view?usp=sharing). This card provides your group plan number and member identification number. Keep this information with you at all times and use it when requested by a health or dental provider or in case of medical emergency when traveling. ## Canada Life Tools Canada Life has designed [tools and services](https://www.greatwestlife.com/you-and-your-family/products/group-benefits.html) to make your life easier, allowing you to access your coverage details when you want, the way you want.   ## Frequently asked questions * Can the pharmacist submit my prescription claim electronically without a drug card? * Yes, as long as you have the necessary information, a physical card is not needed for your prescription claim to be electronically submitted. Here are a few options for you: Log-on to [GroupNet for Plan Members](https://gwl.greatwestlife.com/MyLogin) and print out a paper copy of your drug card. Log-on to GroupNet for Plan Members (Mobile App or online) and save an electronic card to your phone. Provide your pharmacist you plan number, identification number, date of birth and identify if the patient is the employee, spouse or dependent child.  * Who should I contact with questions? * For health, prescription drug, dental or out-of-country coverage or claims inquiries, please call 1-800-957-9777 or email Canada Life at `grp_hd_inquire@gwl.ca`. * What are my key responsibilities as a plan member? * If you experience a major lifestyles event, you must advise your plan administrator within 31 days of the event and complete any corresponding paperwork. Failure to notify Canada Life of a lifestyle event within 31 days of the event, could result in limitations or declined coverage. Please see your plan administrator for support. * Major lifestyles events include:  * Marriage - legal or common-law (1st day of cohabitation) * Legal Separation * Divorce or termination of a common-law relationship * Death of spouse or insured child, Birth or adoption of a child * Loss of spouse’s benefits * Dependents becoming ineligible for dependent coverage either because of their age or student status  ### Enrollment of Domestic Partners Great West Life uses the first day cohabitating as the date of eligibility to enter into the GitLab health plan. Anyone who has a common law spouse that they wish to add, moving from Single to Family coverage, for example, will need to do so within 30 days of moving in together. ## Administrative Processes **Adding a Beneficiary Designation Form to Collage:** 1. Login to [Collage](https://secure.collage.co/) 2. On the home page, navigate to the "Need Help" box and select submit a request. 3. Fill out the form and attach the beneficiary designation form. The team member cannot upload this directly so it must be uploaded on behalf of the team member by the total rewards team.