Eligibility
Minimum hours per week
Core LTD: 15 hours per week
All Other Benefits: 17.5 hours per week or more
Extended Health Care
BENEFIT PROVIDER: Pacific Blue Cross
POLICY NUMBER: 53705
Waiting period
1st of the month following 65 working days or 6 months, whichever is earlier
Claim deadline
December 31 of the following year
Calendar year deductible
$50 (Single/Family)
Reimbursement
80% until $1,000 paid, then 100%
Lifetime maximum
Unlimited
Survivor extension
N/A
Termination age
Retirement (No age limit)
Dependent Child definition
Up to age 21, or any age if in full time attendance at school or if disabled.
Spouse definition
The person legally married to the Member or a person who has been residing with the Member in a common-law relationship for at least 1 year and who is publicly represented as the Member’s spouse. Only one spouse is eligible for coverage at any one time.
Medical referral travel benefit
n/a
Prescription Drugs
Drug formulary
Blue Rx
Pay-direct drug card
Yes
Per prescription deductible
n/a
Sexual dysfunction
Not Covered
Oral contraceptives
Not Covered (unless prescribed for reason other than birth control)
Fertility drugs
Not Covered
Smoking cessation drugs
Not Covered
Medical Services & Supplies
Medi-assist
Included
Emergency out-of-province reimbursement
100%
Emergency out-of-province maximum
Unlimited
Hospital room
Private or Semi-private
Private duty nursing
In-home nursing care covered
Hearing aids – Adults
$1,000 per 60 months
Hearing aids – Children
$1,000 per 60 months
Ambulance
Covered
Other services and supplies (subject to reasonable and customary limits as defined by insurer)
Covered
All Medical Equipment must be purchased from an Authorized Medical Supplier to be considered under your plan. Reasonable and Customary pricing will apply. Authorization by the Benefit Provider is required for equipment that costs more than $5,000.
Orthopedic shoes
1 pair per lifetime. Replacements as needed from normal wear and tear.
Orthotics
1 pair per lifetime
Accidental dental
Covered
Vision Care
Maximum – Adults
$350 per 24 months
Maximum – Children
$350 per 24 months
Eye exams
$75 per 24 months
Paramedical Services
Acupuncture
$500 per year
Chiropractor
$500 per year
Massage therapy
Unlimited (Reasonable and Customary limits apply)
Naturopathy
$500 per year
Osteopathy
Not Covered
Physiotherapy
Unlimited (Reasonable and Customary limits apply)
Podiatry
$500 per year
Counselling Services
$500 per year (Psychologist only)
Speech therapy
$500 per year
Dental Coverage
BENEFIT PROVIDER: Pacific Blue Cross
POLICY NUMBER: 53705
Waiting period
1st of the month following 65 working days or 6 months, whichever is earlier
Claim deadline
12 months from date of service
Calendar year deductible
n/a
Dental fee guide
PBC Schedule 2
Specialist coverage
n/a
Survivor extension
n/a
Termination age
Last day of the month following the month in which you retire
Dependent Child definition
Up to age 21, or if in full time attendance at school, or to any age if disabled.
Spouse definition
The person legally married to the Member or a person who has been residing with the Member in a common-law relationship for at least 1 year and who is publicly represented as the Member’s spouse. Only one spouse is eligible for coverage at any one time.
Basic Services
Reimbursement
85%
Maximum
n/a
Adult check-up
1 per 9 months
Child check-up
1 per 9 months
Adult fluoride
Covered
Major restorative services
Reimbursement
60%
Maximum
n/a
Orthodontic services
Reimbursement
60%
Maximum
$1,500 per lifetime
Age limit
Covers adults and children
Joint Early Intervention Services
BENEFIT PROVIDER: Desjardins Insurance
Services
The Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) is a mandatory program providing proactive service to members to facilitate their return to work in a caring, safe, and timely manner. Members are contacted within six (6) working days of the start of their absence from work by a Healthcare Management Specialist (HCMS). The HCMS makes sure members receive the best possible care and, if appropriate, a coordinated rehabilitation plan. If members are unable to return to work after the LTD qualifying period, the HCMS helps them transfer to the LTD program. A primary factor for the success of the JEIS program is the collaboration and joint support of both union and employers.
Income Replacement
Long Term Disability
BENEFIT PROVIDER: Desjardins Insurance
POLICY NUMBER: 64090L
Waiting period
3 months of continuous Active Employment with the Employer
Benefit amount
Core LTD: 70% of monthly earnings from the Employer
Other LTD: Covered, provides cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index up to 4%. First increase occurs after the end of the Elimination Period plus one year.
Minimum benefit
$50 per month
Maximum benefit
$10,000 per month
Non-evidence maximum
n/a
Elimination period
Core LTD: 120 calendar days
Other LTD: 180 calendar days
Taxability status
Core LTD: Taxable Other LTD: Taxable
Termination age
A Member, who is not receiving LTD Benefits shall cease to be entitled to coverage for LTD Benefits one hundred twenty days prior to the last day of the month during which the Member attains age 65 or thirty-five (35) years of pensionable service and a minimum age of fifty-five (55) pursuant to the terms of the Municipal Pension Plan or other school district pension arrangement.
For Members receiving LTD Benefits, the Maximum Benefit Period ends the earliest of normal retirement age as defined under the Municipal Pension Plan (currently 65 years of age), or 35 years of service and a minimum age of 55.
Earnings definition
A Member’s basic rate of pay, including premiums/allowances paid for Regular Duties performed during a regular work year and vacation pay, but excluding overtime.
Extended health and/or dental coverage continuation
The Core LTD Program shall fund the Member’s portion of premiums for EHC (including medical referral travel benefits, if applicable) and dental while in receipt of Core LTD Benefits for the period starting the first of the month following completion of the Elimination Period, and ending on the earlier of the last day of the month in which the Member is no longer eligible for Core LTD Benefits or the last day of the final month of the Member’s twenty-four-month Regular Duties period outlined in the definition of Disabled.
Group Life
BENEFIT PROVIDER: Pacific Blue Cross
POLICY NUMBER: 53705
Waiting period
1st of the month following 65 working days or 6 months, whichever is earlier
Benefit amount
2 times Annual Earnings rounded to next higher $500
Maximum
$300,000
Non-evidence maximum
n/a
Age reduction
To $500 at age 65
Waiver of premium definition
Matches Core LTD
Coverage during disability
Life coverage for a disabled employee will terminate at the earlier of age 65 or 35 years of pensionable service under the Municipal Pension Plan or any other registered pension plan arising out of employment with an Employer and a minimum age of 55, whichever is earlier.
Living benefit
Up to 50% of your Basic Life benefit to a maximum of $50,000 for members under age 65
Termination age
Earlier of age 70 or retirement
Earnings definition
Employee’s salary from the employer not including any bonus, overtime or incentive pay.
Conversion privilege
Available
Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment
BENEFIT PROVIDER: AIG
POLICY NUMBER: BSC 9104906
Waiting period
1st of the month following 65 working days or 6 months, whichever is earlier
Benefit amount
Matches Basic Life
Maximum
$300,000
Non-evidence maximum
Matches Core LTD
Age reduction
To $500 at age 65
Waiver of premium definition
Matches Core LTD
Coverage during disability
Basic Accident coverage for a disabled employee will terminate at the earlier of age 65 or 35 years of pensionable service under the Municipal Pension Plan or any other registered pension plan arising out of employment with an Employer and a minimum age of 55, whichever is earlier.
Termination age
Earlier of age 70 or retirement
Conversion privilege
Available
Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment
BENEFIT PROVIDER: AIG
POLICY NUMBER: PAI 9104940
Waiting period
1st of the month following 65 working days or 6 months, whichever is earlier
Benefit amount
Units of $10,000
Maximum
$500,000
Child only
Each Dependent Child – 25% of your Principal Sum
Spouse only
60% of your Principal Sum
Spouse and Child
Spouse’s amount will equal 50% of your Principal Sum and each of your eligible Dependent Children will be covered for 15% of your Principal Sum
Waiver of premium definition
Matches Core LTD
Coverage during disability
Optional Accident coverage for a disabled employee will terminate at the earlier of age 65 or 35 years of pensionable service under the Municipal Pension Plan or any other registered pension plan arising out of employment with an Employer and a minimum age of 55, whichever is earlier.
Aggregate limit per accident
Nil
Termination age
Earlier of age 70 or retirement
Spouse definition
Legal Husband or Wife, or an individual who, immediately prior to his or her loss, has been residing with the employee for a period of not less than one (1) year and who has been publicly represented as the Husband or Wife of the employee during such period.
Child definition
Natural children, legally adopted children or step-children of the employee, dependant upon the employee for maintenance and support, and:
a) are under twenty-one (21) years of age and unmarried, or
b) under twenty-five (25) years of age and unmarried and in attendance at an institution of higher learning, or
c) by reason of mental or physical infirmity, are incapable of self-sustaining employment, reside with the employee and are totally dependant upon the employee for support within the terms of the Income Tax Act of Canada”
Conversion privilege
Available
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