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- What happens when I get married or gain a common-law spouse?
- What happens when I get divorced or separated?
- What happens when I have a new child?
- What happens when I become eligible for benefits?
- What happens when my dependent child reaches the maximum age, or is no longer financially dependent on me?
- What happens if I am recalled by the district?
- What happens if I lose my spouse or dependent child?
- What happens when my spouse loses their own benefits plan?
- What happens when I am considered a late applicant?
- What happens when I die?
- What happens when I have an Accidental Death or Dismemberment Claim?
- What happens when I am diagnosed with a terminal illness?
- School District
- What happens if I become disabled?
- 1. Raise awareness of JEIS among all members before they get sick or injured.
- What happens when I turn 65?
- 2. Contact members at the start of their absence.
- What happens when I retire?
- Union JEIS Coordinator
- 3. Maintain contact with members during their absence.
- What happens when I travel outside my home province?
- Health Care Management Specialist
- 4. Meet regularly to ensure members are supported.
- What happens when I have a medical emergency while travelling?
- Health Care Management Specialist
- 5. Ensure members are referred by the 6th day of absence.
- What happens when I have a medical non-emergency while travelling?
- 6. Identify return-to-work opportunities including part-time or alternate duties.
- What happens when I need to submit an emergency out-of-province extended health claim?
- What happens when my spouse gains their own benefits plan?
- District Joint JEIS Committee
- Member
- What happens when I want to enroll an eligible dependent in the PEBT Benefits Program?
- What happens when my child becomes over-aged based on the definition of a dependent child?
- What happens if I want to waive coverage for myself and/or my dependents?
- Health Care Management Specialist
- What do I need to know when designating my beneficiary(ies)?
- District Joint JEIS Committee
- What happens when I want to apply for optional life insurance?
- What happens when I want to apply for optional spouse life insurance?
- Health Care Management Specialist
- What happens when I want to apply for optional accidental death & dismemberment insurance for myself and for my family?
- What happens to my benefits when my salary changes?
- What happens when my salary increases my life insurance in excess of the non-evidence maximum (NEM)?
- 1. A member absent for six days or more is contacted.
- What happens if I change positions at the district?
- 2. If recovery or return-to-work assistance is needed, the member is sent a JEIS package to complete.
- What happens when I take a leave of absence?
- What happens if I terminate employment with the school district?
- 3. When the completed JEIS package is received, Desjardins creates an individualized support plan for the member.
- 4. The HCMS keeps the District Joint JEIS Committee informed at each step of the process without sharing confidential medical information.
- 5. The HCMS remains in contact with the member until they return to work.
- 6. If unable to return to work, the member is provided LTD application assistance.
- 7. The member is asked to complete an independent, confidential online survey to provide feedback about the JEIS to the PEBT.
- District Joint JEIS Committee
- Member
- If a member has accumulated sick days that total more than the elimination period, can the member use these sick days?
- If a member becomes disabled during the school year, when does the 120-day elimination period for LTD benefits begin?
- Are all plan members required to participate in the Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) if they are absent for more than six consecutive scheduled working days/shifts?
- For a 10-month member who becomes disabled during the summer months when they are not at work, when does the 120-day elimination period for LTD benefits begin?
- What happens if the member refuses to participate in a return to work (RTW)/accommodation plan that their physician supports?
- How much do the school districts and/or plan members have to pay for any other LTD plans?
- When should the absence advisor contact Desjardins?
- How much do the school districts and/or plan members have to pay for the Core LTD plan?
- What if the member has been absent for 6 consecutive scheduled working days/shifts, but it is clear that they will be returning to work shortly?
- Is our school district/union local allowed to opt out of the Core LTD Plan?
- Is there an opportunity to provide feedback to the PEBT on the JEIS program?
- What will the HCMS be asking the absent plan member when they call?
- What if the plan member has not seen a doctor yet?
- Do members need a medical certificate to return to work?
- Health Care Management Specialist

