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Manulife ID – A new sign-in tool rolling out across Canada
The new Manulife ID has been launched, and continues to roll out across the country. Soon all sign-in activities will require a Manulife ID.
For support and answers to FAQ, visit the Manulife ID Support centre. From there, link to your specific support page for Group Retirement, Group Benefits or to an Affinity organization.
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For those with coverage through an employer:
Group benefits
These numbers are found on your benefits card, which you can find on the plan member site. Click on Coverage, then Your Benefits. Then click on My Benefits Card, or find your Benefits Card by logging in to the Manulife Mobile App. Your plan contract and member certificate are also provided on Claims statements.
To find your benefits card on the website:
- Sign in to your plan on the website
- Under Coverage, click on Your Benefits. Then click on My Benefits Card.
- Click the picture of the card and print or download it.
To find your benefits card on the app:
- Sign in to your plan on the app
- Scroll down to find the Benefits card button.
- To add it to your digital wallet, click Add to WalletPasses or Add to Apple wallet on the bottom right
Note: If you need your number for other medical or dental benefits, you can access additional info by pressing the three dots in the top right of the wallet app once the Manulife benefits card has been selected.
Returning visit?
The way you sign in is changing. We’ve introduced Manulife ID to make it easier for you to sign in by setting up your own custom username. Manulife ID also makes it easier to reset your password and to retrieve your username if you forget them.
Learn more about Manulife ID here.
To sign in go to id.manulife.ca and enter your Manulife ID username and password and sign in.
You'll then be asked where you'd like to go. Click on the Group Benefits tile, then click Go under the plan that you want to access.
First time signing in?
To set up your Manulife ID and connect it to your new Group Benefits plan:
- Go to the Set up a Manulife ID page
- Follow the steps to set up your Manulife ID
- If you’re an existing user connect your Group Benefits plan to your Manulife ID
- If you’re new to group benefits, we just need a bit more information to connect you
You can also set up your Manulife ID and connect it to your new Group Benefits plan on the app. Open the app and follow the steps.
If you forgot your password and need to reset it:
- Go to id.manulife.ca
- Click Forgot your password and follow the steps to reset your password
Or if you want to change it for security purposes:
- Sign in to your plan
- On the homepage, under Profile click Manage your Manulife ID.
- Follow the steps to reset your password
You can reset your password on the app by following the same steps from the app sign-in screen.
Yes, once you are registered on the site or app, you can submit your claims online. To do so:
- Sign in to your plan on the website, or mobile app
- Click Submit a claim
- Follow the steps to submit your claim.
Learn more about how to submit your group benefits claims.
Rules:
You can submit your claim online if:
- You incurred the expense in Canada
- You have already paid for and received the service
- The payment should be made to you
- The claim is for you
- The claim is for your spouse and they aren’t covered by another plan
- The claim is for your dependant(s) if your spouse is not covered by another plan OR your spouse is covered by another plan, but you are the parent whose birthday (month and day) falls earlier in the year
- The service provider type is listed in the Online Claim Submission tool
- Your plan includes the Online Claim Submission feature
Please submit all other claims on paper.
Learn more about how to submit your group benefits claims.
Group retirement
If your plan allows online updates, follow instructions. Otherwise, please call us at 1-888-727-7766.
To update most of your personal information:
- Sign in to the secure site;
- Go to the My Profile menu, under Member Information click View My Member Information;
- Update and submit your information.
To change your beneficiary, if permitted:
- Print and complete:
- Email your form to gromail@manulife.com, fax to 1-866-945-5110 or mail to:
Manulife Financial
Attention: GRS Client Services
P.O. Box 396
Waterloo, ON
N2J 4A9
If your plan allows withdrawals, you can make a withdrawal online or send us a written request. Check first to find out if withdrawal fees apply.
To make an online withdrawal:
- Sign in to the secure site;
- Go to the My Account menu and click Make a Withdrawal;
- Select an account and follow the steps to make your withdrawal.
If you make an online withdrawal after 4 p.m. EST, we will sell your investments the next business day.
To send us a written request:
- Print and complete the withdrawal form
- Email your form and a void cheque to gromail@manulife.com
or fax to 1-866-945-5110, or mail to:
Manulife Financial
Attention: GRS Client Services
P.O. Box 396
Waterloo, ON
N2J 4A9
To get help with withdrawals, call 1-888-727-7766 (weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET).
Your tax slips and receipts are available online:
- Sign in to the secure site
- Go to the My Account menu and select Duplicate Tax Receipts/Slips
- View or print your tax slips and receipts
Your account statements are available online:
- Sign in to the secure site
- Go to the My Account menu, under Statements, click View My Statements
- View or print your account statements
If you have insurance or investments through an advisor:
Individual insurance
Speak to your advisor. If you don’t have an advisor, we can help you find one.
If you have questions about a policy you already own, or you want to update your policy, call us at 1-888-626-8543.
You can download the critical illness or disability form . For inquiries on critical illness, living care or disability claims call 1-888-626-8543 or email us at CC_987@manulife.com.
Once we’ve received your claim, it will usually be processed within 5 business days. If you’re signed up for direct deposit, allow 1-2 business days for the deposit to be processed. If you receive your payments by cheque, allow standard mailing times.
Many health care providers can submit your claims directly to us through Provider eClaims. Often, you only have to pay out-of-pocket for the amount that is not covered by your plan. Check with your health care provider to see if they’re set up for Provider eClaims. You can also use our Provider eClaims tool.
Note: the above only applies if your plan includes the Provider eClaims feature.
Investments
You can contact your advisor, or our customer service centre and we’ll be happy to help you:
- Manulife Guaranteed Investments customers: 1-888-790-4387
- Manulife Mutual Funds customers: 1-888-588-7999
You can contact your advisor, or our Customer Service Centre and we’ll be happy to help you:
- Manulife Guaranteed Investments customers: 1-888-790-4387
- Manulife Mutual Funds customers: 1-888-588-7999
When we receive a withdrawal request in good order, we process it right away. You will receive your withdrawal by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 3-5 business days.
If you’re not set up for EFT, we’ll write you a cheque and send it by regular mail. If you would like to receive your money by EFT, please provide your advisor with a pre-printed, personalized void cheque which they can attach to your withdrawal request.
You can contact your advisor, or our Customer Service Centre and we’ll be happy to help you:
- Manulife Guaranteed Investments customers: 1-888-790-4387
- Manulife Mutual Funds customers: 1-888-588-7999
Insurance through Manulife, CoverMe® or other organizations:
Health and dental – Flexcare® and FollowMe™
Often, you don't have to submit a claim because many hospitals, pharmacies and dentists can submit your claim directly to us. There's no online form or paperwork for you, and you only pay the amount your plan doesn't cover.
If your provider hasn't already submitted your claim, submit your claim online for the fastest response.
Submit your claim online:
- Within 12 months of the date you were charged
- After you've paid more than any deductible in your plan
- Specify the currency if your claim is for services outside Canada
- Hold onto receipts and applicable supporting documentation for 12 months
Submit your claim on paper by mail:
- Within 12 months of the date you were charged
- After you've paid more than any deductible in your plan
- Specify the currency if your claim is for services outside Canada
- Include receipts and applicable supporting documentation
- Make sure you've signed your claim form
Extended health claim form (PDF) – for all covered expenses except dental expenses
Dental benefit claim form (PDF) – must be completed by your dentist or dental specialist
If your form is complete and accurate, you will generally receive payment within six business days.
Log in to SecureServe, anytime you want, to see:
- Status of submitted claims
- Claims activity in last 12 months
- Benefit details including dollar maximums
You can change your address, phone number or email:
- By phone: 1-800-268-3763
- Complete the change of information form (PDF) and return by mail.
You can change how you pay:
- By phone: 1-800-268-3763
- Complete the change of information form (PDF) and return by mail.
Life insurance – Flexcare and FollowMe
Call 1-800-590-0970
Mail any supporting documentation to:
Manulife
Individual Insurance
P.O. Box 670, Stn. Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4B8
You can change your address, phone number or email:
- By phone: 1-800-268-3763
- By mail: complete the change of information form (PDF)
You can change how you pay:
- By phone: 1-800-268-3763
- By mail: complete the change of information form (PDF)
If you have not used any form of tobacco, tobacco cessation products or marijuana for 1 year (12 consecutive months), you may be eligible for lower premiums. Once approved, your lower premiums will start on your next premium due date.
By mail: complete the Change smoking status form (PDF).
CoverMe travel insurance
You can submit your travel claim online, or by calling our Assistance Centre or through the TravelAid™ mobile app.
> Online:
For a quick and easy claims submission, please have all your documents available in electronic format and visit our travel claims portal.
> Assistance Centre:
Our Assistance Centre is ready to assist you 24 hours a day, each day of the year.
If you have a plan for Travelling Canadians:
- Call toll-free 1-888-881-8010 within North America
- Call collect +1 (519) 945-8346 outside North America
If you have a plan for Visitors to Canada:
- Call toll-free 1-877-878-0142 within North America
- Call collect +1 (519) 251-5166 outside North America
If you have a plan for Students:
- Call toll-free 1-877-331-3134 within North America
- Call collect +1 (519) 251-7401 outside North America
If you have the Flexcare Travel Add-on:
- Call toll-free 1-800-805-1008 within North America
- Call collect +1 (519) 251-1570 outside North America
If you have the FollowMe Travel Add-on:
- Call toll-free 1-855-857-5919 within North America
- Call collect +1 (519) 251-7298 outside North America
Please mail any supporting documentation to:
> TravelAid app:
Start your claim or access the Assistance Centre through the TravelAid mobile app.
Please call Claims Inquiry at 1-888-881-8013 or 1-519-945-9246.
Please call 1-877-268-3763 to notify us of any changes to your trip.
You can change your address, phone number or email by calling 1-877-268-3763.
FAQ for plan administrators or sponsors:
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