ADRP Benefits Committee
The ADRP has a Benefits Committee that serves the needs of ADRP members with respect to Extended Health and Travel Insurance Benefits and any other benefit deemed by the Board to be within its mandate. It does this by recommending types of health benefits for coverage, acting as a watchdog over the administration of benefits that are governed and administered by Dalhousie University, and answering questions from and addressing issues faced by ADRP members that are brought to its attention.
The ADRP Benefits Committee generally has 4-5 members who meet at least once yearly. The early-retiree (under 65 years of age) Benefits Committee member serves as a non-voting member of the Dalhousie University Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (EBAC). Three Benefits Committee members serve as voting members of the 5 member Dalhousie University Retiree Benefits Advisory Committee (RBAC) that oversees benefits for retirees aged 65 years and older.
Benefits Information
The easiest way to find information regarding extended health and travel benefits is on the University website Retirees Pension and Benefits page. This page includes information on the under 65 years and over 65 years plans, most recent Benefits rates, most recent Benefits newsletter, voluntary accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and travel coverage.
Of note, effective April 1, 2026, Medavie Blue Cross became our new provider for Emergency Medical Travel benefits. This coverage ensures protection from unexpected medical costs should you require emergency care while travelling outside your home province. Travel coverage is applicable to all members who maintain retiree health coverage through Dalhousie University. New to our plan is a flight delay service. Dependants listed under the health plan also maintain travel.
New ID cards have already been mailed to retirees who are enrolled in travel coverage. Digital ID cards are also available through the Medavie Mobile App or Member Services Site. Your member ID and policy number will be required for accessing eligible services under the travel plan. The travel plan uses the same ID/policy as your existing medical coverage.
If you are unsure whether you are enrolled in travel coverage, please contact Employee Benefits at benefits@dal.ca or call 902-494-1122.
Updated benefits information is found at the Spring 2026 Benefits Update.
Tuition Waiver for Retirees and Dependants
As a Dalhousie retiree, you may be eligible to receive a tuition waiver benefit for yourself and/or your dependants. Eligibility is based on your employment group and years of service prior to retirement. Please contact Employee Benefits to confirm your eligibility for this benefit.
Dal benefits contacts: benefits@dal.ca or 902- 494-1122.
Library Access
Your DalCard is your library card.
As per a January 2014 letter to the ADRP President from the University Librarian, Dalhousie will provide access to all Dal Libraries e-resources to any retired employee upon request, for a period of five years, renewable at the end of the five years. The retiree would just send a request via e-mail in order to set this up (NetID, which you are able to keep as a retiree, is needed).
Other University Services
As per the DFA agreement, their retirees will continue to have access to Dalplex at the 50% community fee (some restrictions in hours of use may apply) and to Information Technology Services.
Dalhousie Retirees Discounts & Preferred Rates
Irving Oil for home heating fuel
Bell (Aliant & Mobility)
Belairdirect (formerly Johnson Insurance)
Other local companies and service providers may provide discounts and preferred rates to Dalhousie Retirees. Just ask!
ADRP Member Benefits
Access to sponsored educational and social events.
Stratford Theatre in Ontario has set up a 2026 Spring Stratford Perks Program for the ADRP. The promotion code is 119674.
NOTE: The 2026 Spring Promotion offers A and B zone tickets at $52 for plays and $62 for musicals (plus tax) on select dates in May and June. A premium applies to weekend matinée performances. This Spring Promotion will expire on May 31 and we will have an updated 25% off offer starting mid-June that will apply to select dates for the rest of the season.
Here is the link to the landing page with booking instructions and eligible performances.