Benefits and University Funds

Following a Request for Proposals in 2019, Queen’s selected Manulife as the new Dental, Extended Medical and Long Term Disability provider. The transition from Canada Life/Great West to Manulife will took place in July 2020. Please visit the Manulife website for more information.

Please click the links below to access information related to benefits plans and funds:

• For current employees, visit the Queen’s benefits website to log into the HR Intranet for information on your Benefits Plan, the Tuition Support Plan, Tuition Assistance Program, Childcare Support Plan the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and the University Pension Plan (UPP).
• Information Sheets: coverage while on academic leave and coordination of benefits when both claimants work at Queen’s.
• EI Benefits for Term Adjuncts: See this QUFA Infosheet.
• Professional Expense Reimbursements: Please visit the Queen’s Secretariat website.
• Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability Leave: Please see this QUFA Infosheet and Queen’s Administrative Guidelines.
• Note: Queen’s selected Lifeworks by Morneau Shepell as the new provider for the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

Fund Deadlines

• Fund for Scholarly and Creative Work and Professional Development (Adjuncts): The Winter term is February 2, 2026. The application form is available here.
• Childcare Support Plan: The Winter submission deadline is February 1, 2026. Please see Appendix M of the Collective Agreement and click here to access the application portal.
• Tuition Support Plan: The Winter 2026 submission deadline is February 28, 2026. See Appendix N in the Collective Agreement and click here to access the application portal. Please read the application guidelines carefully, especially the Important Changes notices.
• Note: If you have any trouble with the Queen’s Intranet, please contact HR as QUFA cannot assist you with those issues.