Ma Canada Vie au travail: Login, Benefits & Guide for Federal Employees

Administrator: Canada Life Assurance Company ·
Coverage types: Health, Dental, Retirement ·
Portal type: Employee benefits portal

Here’s a quick overview of the key facts about the portal and the plans available.

How do I log in to Ma Canada Vie au travail?

1. Go to ma.canadavie.com/acceder (Canada Life participant access page). If you haven’t registered yet, click “S’inscrire” (Register) after scrolling to the registration section (CUPE EWBT).
2. Have your plan identification numbers and payroll identification number ready (CUPE EWBT).
3. Use the username and password provided by your employer. First-time users must register either on the website or through the mobile app (Apple App Store).
4. After registration, log in with your credentials.
5. If you can’t remember your password, use the “Forgot password” link. For ongoing issues, contact the Group Customer Call Centre at 1-888-222-0775 (Apple App Store).
6. Make sure you are using a supported browser (latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

The pattern: The Canada Life portal is separate from My Service Canada Account and My GC Pension, which are different Government of Canada service portals (Canada.ca — Government of Canada services page). Don’t confuse them — Ma Canada Vie au travail is strictly for employer-sponsored benefits administered by Canada Life.

What benefits are available through Ma Canada Vie au travail?

Health and dental benefits

• Access to the Public Service Health Care Plan (RSSFP) and Public Service Dental Plan (RSDP) (Canada.ca — Treasury Board Secretariat pension page)
• Submit claims online via the portal, view coverage details, and download a digital benefits card (Apple App Store — Ma Canada Vie au travail app)

Retirement savings plans

• The portal includes the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (REER/RRSP) through employer-sponsored group plans
• Check overall savings growth and return rate of each plan (Apple App Store)

Life and disability insurance

• Group life insurance and disability coverage are also managed through Ma Canada Vie au travail
• Coverage details depend on your employer’s plan contract

Why this matters: For federal employees, having all benefits in one place simplifies tracking claims and contributions, but the real power is the ability to file claims on the go instead of mailing paper forms.

What is Canada Vie RSSFP?

Definition of RSSFP

• RSSFP stands for Régime de soins de santé de la fonction publique — the Public Service Health Care Plan (Canada.ca — Treasury Board Secretariat)
• Administered by Canada Life Assurance Company

Coverage details

• Covers eligible health expenses: prescription drugs, hospital services, paramedical practitioners, vision care, and more
• Employees can submit claims online through the Ma Canada Vie au travail portal

Eligibility

• Available to federal public service employees who are enrolled in the plan through their employer
• Requires active employment or pensioner status

The trade-off: While the plan covers a wide range of services, not all expenses are reimbursed at 100% — always review your plan booklet before booking services.

What is Canada Vie REER?

Definition of REER

• REER stands for Registered Retirement Savings Plan (known as RRSP in English)
• Available through employer-sponsored group plans on Ma Canada Vie au travail

How to contribute

• Contributions are deducted directly from your pay in most cases
• Employer may also make matching contributions depending on the plan

Managing your REER online

• Check your savings plan summary, contributions, and investment performance within the portal or app (Apple App Store)
• You can message Canada Life directly from the app for plan questions

The catch: The group REER may have limited investment options compared to a self‑directed RRSP. Employees who want more control might consider transferring part of their savings to a personal account.

What is Canada Vie RSDP?

Definition of RSDP

• RSDP stands for Régime de soins dentaires de la fonction publique — the Public Service Dental Plan
• Administered by Canada Life for eligible federal employees

Coverage details

• Covers preventive care (cleanings, exams, x‑rays) and major services (fillings, crowns, dentures)
• Claims can be submitted online through the Ma Canada Vie au travail portal

How to file a claim

• Log in, navigate to the dental section, upload your receipt, and submit
• Reimbursement is typically direct‑deposited within a few business days

What this means: With both RSSFP and RSDP under one portal, you can manage your medical and dental claims without juggling multiple logins. The app makes it even easier—snap a photo of your receipt and submit on the spot.

Confirmed facts and what remains unclear

The pattern: While many details are confirmed, some coverage specifics remain opaque; always check your plan booklet for the most accurate information.

Quotes from the experts

“To register, users are instructed to go to ma.canadavie.com/acceder and click ‘S’inscrire’ after scrolling to the registration section.”

CUPE EWBT — union benefits guide

“The Ma Canada Vie au travail app lets users submit claims, view coverage and balances, and save a digital benefits card.”

Apple App Store — Ma Canada Vie au travail listing

“Users can also view a summary of their savings plans and check overall savings growth and the return rate of each plan.”

Apple App Store — Ma Canada Vie au travail listing

“My GC Pension is only available to active federal employees with access to the Compensation and pension portal on the Government of Canada network.”

Canada.ca — Public Service Pension portal instructions

The Ma Canada Vie au travail portal is your single access point for federal employee health, dental, retirement, and insurance benefits, separate from other government accounts. Getting logged in requires prior registration using employer‑provided numbers. Once inside, you can submit claims, track savings, and manage coverage from your phone. For federal employees juggling multiple benefit programs, the clear advantage is consolidation — but the trade‑off is that some plan details remain opaque unless you dig into your specific employer contract. For every federal public servant, the recommendation is clear: register now, download the app, and verify your benefit limits — before you need to file a claim.

Frequently asked questions