EXTEND YOUR CARE.
ENHANCE YOUR COVERAGE.
As recognition of your NHL career and 400+ games credited, the NHL Alumni Association is providing you with comprehensive Health & Dental coverage. We have a unique opportunity to extend this valuable coverage to your family and/or access executive level private healthcare through BYOND at discounted rates. Review the options below and enrol, or book a conversation with our dedicated team to discuss what’s best for you and your family.
NHLAA Canadian Health & Dental Plan - Optional Family Coverage
As a Canadian Alumni with over 400 games credited, you are automatically enrolled no later than the month following your registration on the Locker Room. No action is required for your coverage. Watch for an email from GroupBenefitz/SC Insurance with your ID/Drug Card, instructions, and additional resources.
You also have a unique opportunity to extend this same high quality coverage to your eligible dependents, including your spouse and eligible children. This extension allows your family to benefit from a plan that was specifically designed for NHL Alumni and their families – without the traditional barriers and limitations that exist with most other plans.
In addition to the enhanced Dental Coverage, the plan also includes coverage for prescription drugs, vision, travel, paramedical services, and more. This plan is designed to adapt as your family’s needs change over time. Because enrolment is available only during specific periods*, it is important to review your options early. SC Insurance advisors are available to help you assess this coverage alongside existing plans and determine what makes the most sense for you and your family.
A summary of coverage highlights is provided below. All benefits are subject to policy terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions. For full details, contact SC Insurance or the NHLAA. A copy of the Equitable Life Booklet is below.
Exclusive Enhancement: NHLAA Preventative Health Screening — advanced biomarker testing with at-home draw and clinical review, included annually for each member, and extended to spouses when added to the plan.
*You can add eligible family members at initial plan launch, during the annual October renewals, or within 30 days of eligible life events. Eligibility and plan rules apply. Please refer to the FAQs below or speak with an SC Insurance advisor to review your options and eligibility.
| BENEFIT | COVERAGE SUMMARY - Equitable Life |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | $4,000/year; 100% Coverage Basic/Supplementary/Major Services Tailored Coverage for Alumni Needs |
| Prescription Drugs | 100% Coverage, Unlimited |
| Vision Care | $400/24 months; 100% Coverage Eye Exams Included |
| Medical Services & Supplies | 100% Coverage Reasonable & Customary Limits Apply |
| Paramedical Specialists | $800 per Specialty per Year Mental Health Practitioner, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Massage, Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Chiropodist/Podiatrist, Osteopath, Dietician. |
| Hospital | 100% Coverage Semi-Private Hospital Room |
| Travel | 100% Coverage $1M maximum, 30 day trips See below for important details about your Travel Insurance, including how to access support while travelling as well as a dedicated solution for NHLAA members who require additional coverage |
| exclusive enhancement |
preventative health screening GREEN SHIELD+ |
|---|---|
| NHLAA Preventative Health Screening |
Included with Spousal Coverage At-Home Blood Draw Custom Screening Panel Virtual Clinician Review |
You may choose to extend your NHLAA Health & Dental coverage to your eligible dependents at the monthly rates below.
COVERAGE TYPE
COST/MONTH*
Single coverage
Paid for by NHLAA
(already enrolled)
Couple coverage
(add spouse)
$216.56
Family coverage
(add spouse and children)
$425.74
* Rates are exclusive to NHLAA members and renew annually on October 1st. Applicable taxes apply.
We recommend you Enrol using a computer for a smoother experience
The NHLAA Health & Dental plan is provided exclusively through our advisors at SC Insurance and The GroupBenefitz Platform Inc. NHLAA is not responsible for the administration, clinical care, or outcomes provided through this program.
Accessing Your Benefits
Click Here for the Equitable Life Welcome Brochure.
To Start Using your coverage, we recommend downloading the Equitable Life EZClaim Mobile app for iPhone or Android. To follow additional step-by-step instructions to use the EZ Claim App, click here.
Be sure to click Activate Account the first time you Register, and provide the following as a Plan Member:
- Policy: 816053
- Your Certificate Number
Examples:
- Player #1234 → 199901234
- Player #123 → 199900123
Your Member ID will always be 9 digits and will always begin with 1999.
Claims Questions?
We have a dedicated support team to help with questions about coverage or claims email: nhlaa@equitable.ca
GreenShield+ Virtual Medical & Mental Health Care
WITH GREENSHIELD+, YOU HAVE ACCESS TO:
- 24/7 on-demand access to a licensed healthcare provider
- Virtual consultations with general practitioners, with no waiting rooms, travel required or time limitations
- Support for everyday health questions, common concerns, and prescription needs
- Mental health counselling, available virtually or in person with licensed professionals
- Total Health and Life services, connecting you with registered nurses, dieticians, career coaches, and more
GreenShield+ is built around one idea: getting you and your family fast, quality access to care provider when you need one.
See brochures and learn about registration in Additional Resources section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a Canadian Alumni with 400+ games credited, your enrolment in this plan is already provided by the NHLAA. Adding your Spouse and Dependents to the Health & Dental Plan is completely optional. Members can choose whether to add this for their Spouse and Family, subject to the eligibility rules and enrolment windows.
Enrolment in the NHLAA Health & Dental Plan is available during specific Enrolment Windows:
- Initial Launch Window: June 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026
- Within 90 Days of Retirement/Membership in NHLAA
- Annual Open Enrolment: Each year during the month of October, aligned with the plan renewal anniversary (Beginning Oct 2027)
- Special Enrolment (Life Events): If you experience a qualifying life event, you may be able to enroll or make changes within 30 days of the event
Examples of qualifying life events include (within 30 days of):
- Marriage or common-law
- Birth of First Child
- Loss of other similar coverage
If you do not enrol during an available window, you may need to wait until the next enrolment period to join. For questions, or to better understand your options, you can contact SC Insurance (click here) for support and guidance.
If you miss the enrolment window, you may need to wait until a future enrolment window to join the plan, and additional requirements may apply. Contact the SC Insurance team (click here) for more information.
Yes. Members may have the option to enrol eligible dependents, including spouse and children (up to age 21, or 25 if still in school full time). Dependents must meet eligibility requirements and typically need to reside in Canada.
The same Enrolment Windows apply – you must include eligible dependents when you enrol.
No. There are no health questions to qualify for the NHLAA Health & Dental Plan.
No. The NHLAA Health & Dental Plan is designed to provide ongoing access to coverage as Members age, without the typical age restrictions found in many individual plans.
If you are covered under another plan, you may choose to:
- Remain on that plan, and enrol in the NHLAA Plan if you lose your other coverage (see above Enrolment Windows), or
- Enrol in the NHLAA plan and coordinate coverage between plans, maximizing your coverage and securing this valuable plan for the future.
The NHLAA plan has been designed specifically for alumni, with a focus on:
- Meaningful, practical coverage for common health needs
- Flexibility for Members over time
- The ability to maintain coverage as needs evolve
This makes it different from many retail or employer-based plans.
You can Enrol using the link above. There are no health questions, and you only need basic info and can pay with a credit card or Pre-Authorized Debit.
If you have any questions, contact the SC Insurance team by clicking here.
Additional Resources
Please click here to find the complete Equitable Life Health and Dental booklet. This booklet supports the summary chart above.
For the complete booklet in French, please click here.
The NHLAA Health & Dental Plan from Equitable Life includes Emergency Medical Travel Coverage for trips up to 30 days, helping protect you when travelling outside your home province or country.
This coverage is supported by Trident Global Assistance, providing access to a global network of medical providers and 24/7 emergency support.
Click HERE for the Equitable Life/Trident Travel Insurance Overview to learn more and view claims instructions.
Important to Know:
- Coverage applies to emergency medical expenses only – If you have a chronic condition, and there have been recent changes in medication, testing, treatment or symptoms, we recommend to check with Trident at 1-800-321-9998.
- You must contact Trident ASAP (prior to seeking medical attention, if possible) in the event of a claim
- Non-emergency services such as trip cancellation, baggage loss, or routine care are not included. See below for additional travel insurance needs
If you are enrolled in BYOND, or considering it, your coverage includes enhanced travel protection, including:
- Executive-level travel medical coverage
- Coverage for trips up to 90 days
- Superior Coverage for Pre-existing conditions and other complex situations
Click HERE to learn more about BYOND pricing and eligibility.
Need Additional Travel Coverage?
Many alumni require additional coverage depending on their travel plans, health history and other factors.
If you are:
- Travelling for more than 30 days
- Travelling frequently or seasonally
- Looking for trip cancellation, interruption, or broader protection
We have a dedicated NHLAA travel insurance team through our partners at Securiglobe.
Click HERE to request a personal consultation.
Player Registration Link – Click Here
- Click on the link to register
- Accept the Terms and Conditions
- Enter the email address that you want to use for your account and then enter the verification code that you received in your email inbox
- Enter your Personal and Contact Details
- Next, enter the Password you would like to use for your account
- You’re done! You can now Sign In to your GreenShield+ account
Spouse and Dependent Registration Link – Click Here
- Click on the link to register
- Select “Through a family member”
- Accept the Terms and Conditions
- Enter the email address that you want to use for your account and then enter the verification code that you received in your email inbox
- On the ID Type page, select “I have an Organization Code” – Enter Code: NHLAAPLUS
- Enter your Personal and Contact Details
- Next, enter the Password you would like to use for your account
- You’re done! You can now Sign In to your GreenShield+ account
Virtual care is intended to compliment, not replace, your existing healthcare relationships. This is a wellness access program, not a health insurance plan.
Click here for the GreenShield+ Telemedicine Brochure
Click here for the GreenShield+ Mental Health & Wellbeing Brochure
Coming soon link to read more about the Preventative Health Screening available exclusively with the purchase of the Health and Dental plan.
