Key players

Benefits Services is staffed by qualified human resources specialists who work with the Benefits Committee, the insurance company, employees and pensioners in the plan’s day-to-day operations.

The person responsible for the group insurance plans is:

Kimiko Kudo
Manager, Pension & Benefits Services
(514) 848-2424 ext. 3661

You can also reach her...

By e-mail:
benefits@concordia.ca

By fax:
(514) 848-2844

By mail:
Benefits Services
FB 1130
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8

In person
1250 Guy St., 5th floor
FB 1100
Corner of Lincoln Ave.
Montreal, Quebec H3H 2T4

The Benefits Committee consists of employee and employer representatives. As far as the Concordia Health Plan is concerned, the Benefits Committee is responsible for:

• designing the plan (the benefits offered and levels of coverage, for instance);
• seeking input from plan participants;
• making recommendations for updates to the plan;
• managing the plan’s financial well-being; and
• approving all changes to the plan, including the premium rates to apply each year.

The current members of the Benefits Committee are:

Members of the Board of Governors and University representatives

Members appointed by the Board of Governors:

• Dr. Arvind K. Joshi, Chair
• Ms. Suzanne Gouin, Vice-Chair
• Mr. Tony Meti

Ex-officio Members:

• Mr. Peter Kruyt (non-voting), Chair of Board of Governors (Designate: Mr. Patrick L. Kelley)
• Dr. Frederick H. Lowy, President and Vice-Chancellor (Designate: Me Jonathan Levinson)
• Me Bram Freedman, Vice-President, Institutional Relations and Secretary General

Academic Staff Representatives:

• Dr. Lawrence Kryzanowski
• Dr. Bryan Campbell

Administrative and Support Staff Representatives:

• Ms. Daniele Berthiaume
• Mr. Des O'Neil

Non-Active Members Representatives:

• Dr. Howard Fink

Secretary of the Committee

Mr. Marc Gauthier
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West
GM-800
Montréal, Québec
H3G 1M8

(514) 848-2424 ext. 4829

The University has given Desjardins Financial Security the contract to underwrite and administer the Concordia Health Plan for a fee.

Under guidance from the Benefits Committee and Benefits Services, Desjardins Financial “manages” our account and assumes the risk for claims that exceed predetermined limits.

You, the user of the plan, also play an important role. How you use the plan directly affects the cost of the plan. So be sure to take the Road to health: Tips for a sound body, mind ... and wallet to find out how you can play an active role in keeping plan costs — and yours — down!

The government plays a role to the extent that it introduces legislation or adopts policies that may affect your health coverage.

The government also provides a provincial health plan, which the Concordia Health Plan complements. However, should the government reduce or eliminate its coverage, Concordia will not necessarily modify its plan or cover any additional expenses. The Benefits Committee will review the scope of coverage periodically.