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 NHL Alumni with 400+ games credited, we are pleased to provide you with this extensive Health & Dental Program. 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 |
| 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
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.
The NHLAA Health & Benefit 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Initial Launch Window: June 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026
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- Within 90 Days of Retirement/Membership in NHLAA
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- Annual Open Enrolment: Each year during the month of October, aligned with the plan renewal anniversary (Beginning Oct 2027)
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- 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.
Yes. In certain situations, surviving spouses may be eligible to maintain coverage under the plan. Where applicable, they may be able to continue coverage on a single coverage basis, subject to plan rules. Contact SC Insurance (click here) to learn more.
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.
Coming soon link to read more about the Preventative Health Screening available exclusively with the purchase of the Health and Dental plan.
Coming soon link to follow video for instructions on initiating Green Shield NHLAA Preventative Health screening test.
