Common use of Change of Carriers Clause in Contracts

Change of Carriers. The Employer shall provide to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the Employer’s obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. Any problems with respect to the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim is a matter as between the employee and insurer. The Employer will notify the Union if it intends to change the insurance Carrier. Any grievance arising from the interpretation, application and/or administration of the health and welfare benefits shall be resolved as follows: The Union or Employer shall file a written grievance within ten days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. Within ten days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator or be selected alternately from the list of arbitrators hereinafter provided. The arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions, hear evidence or submissions by conference call, receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate. The arbitrator may in discretion, attempt to assist the parties in settling the dispute. The arbitrators for this process shall be Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and If additional arbitrators are necessary, Xxxxxx shall remain seized to appoint these, if the parties are unable to agree. The arbitrator shall render a decision within ten (IO) days of completion of the hearing. Written reasons are not required. Oral decisions confirmed in writing may be given. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Employer and the Union in cases where the benefit is self-insured, and by the insurers and the Union where the benefit is insured. This process shall commence immediately for all self insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall then apply to insured benefits. is the responsibility of the Employer to obtain insurance which includes an agreement by the insured to be bound by the process. If the Employer fails to obtain the agreement of an insurer, the grievance shall process as though it is a self-insured benefit. The parties agree that the decision of an arbitrator hereunder shall be final and binding and shall not be appealed or judicially reviewed by either party. The purpose of waiving any appeal rights or rights of judicial review is to avoid the cost and expense associated with the exercise of these rights. The decision of the arbitrator shall not have any value as a precedent in a subsequent case.

Change of Carriers. The Employer shall provide to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the Employer’s 's obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. , Any problems with respect to the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim claims is a matter as between the employee and the insurer. The Employer will notify the Union if it intends to change the insurance Carriercarrier. Any grievance Benefit Grievance Resolution as follows: arising from the interpretation, application and/or administration grievance of the health Health and welfare Welfare benefits shall be resolved as follows: revolved The Union or Employer shall file a written grievance within ten days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. Within ten (10) days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator or to be selected alternately from the list of arbitrators hereinafter provided. The arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions, ; hear evidence or submissions by conference call, ; receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate. The arbitrator may in discretion, discretion attempt to assist the parties in settling the dispute. The arbitrators for this process shall be Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and be: If additional arbitrators are necessary, Xxxxxx shall remain seized to appoint these, if the parties are unable to agree. The arbitrator shall render a decision within ten (IO10) days of completion of the hearing. Written reasons are not required. Oral decisions confirmed in writing may be given. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Employer and the Union in cases where the benefit is self-insured, insured and by the insurers and the Union where the benefit is insured. This process shall commence immediately for all self self- insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall then also apply to insured benefits. It is the responsibility of the Employer employer to obtain insurance which includes an agreement by the insured insurer to be bound by the process. If the Employer employer fails to obtain the agreement of an insurer, the grievance shall process proceed as though it is a self-self- insured benefit. The parties agree that the decision of an arbitrator hereunder shall be final and binding and shall not be appealed or judicially reviewed by either party. The purpose of waiving any appeal rights or rights of judicial review is to avoid the cost and expense associated with the exercise of these rights. The decision of the arbitrator shall not have any value as a precedent in a subsequent case.. If in the opinion of any party, a grievance raises an issue which should be decided by the form of grievance/ arbitration provided by the Collective Agreement for all other grievances, upon the consent of all parties or if such consent is not forthcoming, with the approval of Xxxxxx such approval to be obtained by a conference call, the grievance shall be transferred to the ordinary process. The Nursing Homes and Related Industries Pension Plan In this Article, the terms used shall have the meanings as described:

Change of Carriers. The Employer shall provide to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that understoodthat the Employer’s 's obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. Any problems with respect to the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim claims is a matter as between the employee and the insurer. The Employer will notify the Union if it intends to change the insurance Insurance Carrier. Benefit Grievance Resolution Any grievance arising from the interpretation, application and/or ,applicationand/or administration of the health and welfare benefits shall be resolved as follows: The the Union or Employer shall file a written grievance within ten (10) days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. Within within ten 0) days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. If if the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator or to be selected alternately from the list of arbitrators hereinafter provided. The the arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the determinethe most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions, ; hear evidence or submissions by conference call, ; receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate. The the arbitrator may in discretion, discretion attempt to assist the parties in settling the dispute. The the arbitrators for this process shall be Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and If additional arbitrators are necessary, Xxxxxx shall remain seized to appoint these, if the parties are unable to agree. The the arbitrator shall render a decision within ten (IO0) days of completion of the hearing. Written reasons are not required. Oral decisions confirmed in writing may be given. The the fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Employer and the Union in cases where the benefit is self-insured, insured and by the insurers and the Union where the benefit is insured. This this process shall commence immediately for all self insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall then apply to insured benefits. It is the responsibility of the Employer to obtain insurance which includes an agreement by the insured insurer to be bound by the process. If the Employer fails to obtain the agreement of an insurer, the grievance shall process proceed as though it is a self-insured benefit. The the parties agree that the decision of an arbitrator hereunder shall be final and binding and shall not be appealed or judicially reviewed by either party. The purpose of waiving any appeal rights or rights of judicial review is to avoid the cost and expense associated with the exercise of these rights. The the decision of the arbitrator shall not have any value as a precedent in a subsequent case. if in the opinion of any party a grievance raises an issue which should be decided by the form of grievance arbitration provided by the Collective Agreement for all other grievances, upon the consent of all parties or if such consent is not forthcoming, with the approval of Xxxxxx such approval to be obtained by a conference call, the grievance shall be transferred to the ordinary process. Any such dispute already under way, in respect of which an arbitrator has not been appointed shall proceed under this process. This process shall commence immediately for all self insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall also apply to insured benefits.

Change of Carriers. The Employer shall provide to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the Employer’s obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. Any problems with respect to the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim is a matter as between the employee and insurer. The Employer will notify the Union if it intends to change the insurance Carrier. Any grievance arising from the interpretation, application and/or administration of the health and welfare benefits shall be resolved as follows: The Union or Employer shall file a written grievance within ten (IO) days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. Within ten (IO) days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator or be selected alternately from the list of arbitrators hereinafter provided. The arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions, hear evidence or submissions by conference call, receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate. The arbitrator may in discretion, attempt to assist the parties in settling the dispute. The arbitrators for this process shall be Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and If additional arbitrators are necessary, Xxxxxx shall remain seized to appoint these, if the parties are unable to agree. The arbitrator shall render a decision within ten (IO) days of completion of the hearing. Written reasons are not required. Oral decisions confirmed in writing may be given. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Employer and the Union in cases where the benefit is self-insured, and by the insurers and the Union where the benefit is insured. This process shall commence immediately for all self insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall then apply to insured benefits. It is the responsibility of the Employer to obtain insurance which includes an agreement by the insured to be bound by the process. If the Employer fails to obtain the agreement of an insurer, the grievance shall process as though it is a self-insured benefit. The parties agree that the decision of an arbitrator hereunder shall be final and binding and shall not be appealed or judicially reviewed by either party. The purpose of waiving any appeal rights or rights of judicial review is to avoid the cost and expense associated with the exercise of these rights. The decision of the arbitrator shall not have any value as a precedent in a subsequent case. If, in the opinion of any party, a grievance raises an issue which should be decided by the form of grievance arbitration provided by the Collective Agreement for all other grievances, upon the consent of all parties or if such consent is not forthcoming, with the approval of Xxxxxx such approval to be obtained by a conference call, the grievance shall be transferred to the ordinary g ration process. Any such dispute already underway, in respect of which an arbitrator has not been appointed, shall proceed under this process. This process shall commence immediately for all self-insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall also apply to insured benefits.

Change of Carriers. The Employer shall will notify the if it intends to change the insurance carrier as w e l l as provide to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the Employer’s 's obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. Any problems with respect to the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim claims is a matter as between the employee and the insurer. New Hires: All newly hired employees will be eligible to join the benefit plans and the calendar time waiting period will apply equally to all. The Employer pro rata percentage for new hires will notify be based on the Union if it intends schedule of work for which these employees are hired. This percentage will be revised, necessary, once the employee has worked a full predetermined six month period. The only exception to change the insurance Carrierthis calculation will be an employee who successfully bids or otherwise obtains a hour bi- weekly position. Any grievance arising from the interpretation, application and/or administration In this instance an employee who qualifies will immediately receive entitlement up to of the health Employer's paid share of premiums and welfare benefits. Employees may elect to enrol in any all of the group insurance at the time of hire. Employees who have elected to enrol in a particular plan may withdraw at any time. employee who has not enrolled in a plan, or has withdrawn, may enrol in a plan but will not be eligible to benefits in the first six months of the enrolment and once may not withdraw the at a later date. Enrolment: Employees may to enrol in any or all of the group insurance at the time of hire. Employees who have elected to enrol in a particular plan may withdraw at any time. An employee who has not enrolled in a plan, or has withdrawn, may enrol in a plan subject to carrier approval, but will not immediately be eligible to claim benefits except as defined below. Such late or re-enrolment shall occur only at the sign-up opportunities in January and July each year. Late Enrolment or Re-enrolment is subject to carrier approval. Initial benefits which may be resolved claimed are as follows: The Union or Employer shall file a written grievance within ten days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. Within ten days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator or be selected alternately from the list of arbitrators hereinafter provided. The arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions, hear evidence or submissions by conference call, receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate. The arbitrator may in discretion, attempt to assist the parties in settling the dispute. The arbitrators for this process shall be Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and If additional arbitrators are necessary, Xxxxxx shall remain seized to appoint these, if the parties are unable to agree. The arbitrator shall render a decision within ten (IO) days of completion of the hearing. Written reasons are not required. Oral decisions confirmed in writing may be given. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Employer and the Union in cases where the benefit is self-insured, and by the insurers and the Union where the benefit is insured. This process shall commence immediately for all self insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall then apply to insured benefits. is the responsibility of the Employer to obtain insurance which includes an agreement by the insured to be bound by the process. If the Employer fails to obtain the agreement of an insurer, the grievance shall process as though it is a self-insured benefit. The parties agree that the decision of an arbitrator hereunder shall be final and binding and shall not be appealed or judicially reviewed by either party. The purpose of waiving any appeal rights or rights of judicial review is to avoid the cost and expense associated with the exercise of these rights. The decision of the arbitrator shall not have any value as a precedent in a subsequent case.

Change of Carriers. The Employer shall provide to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that understoodthat the Employer’s 's obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained forbargainedfor. Any problems with respect to problemswith respectto the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim claims is a matter as between the employee and the insurer. The Employer will notify the Union if it intends to change the insurance Insurance Carrier. Benefit Grievance Resolution Any grievance arising from the interpretation, application and/or administration of the health and welfare benefits shall be resolved as follows: The the Union or Employer shall file a written grievance within ten days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. Within within ten days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. If if the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator or to be selected alternately from the list of arbitrators hereinafter provided. The the arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions, ; hear evidence or submissions by conference call, ; receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate. The the arbitrator may in discretion, discretion attempt to assist the parties in settling the dispute. The the arbitrators for this process shall be Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and If additional arbitrators are necessary, Xxxxxx shall remain seized to appoint these, if the parties are unable to agree. The the arbitrator shall render a decision within decisionwithin ten (IO) days of completion of the hearing. Written reasons are not required. Oral decisions confirmed in writing may be given. The the fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Employer and Employerand the Union in cases where the benefit is self-insured, insured and by the insurers and the Union where the benefit is insured. This this process shall commence immediately for immediatelyfor all self insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for insurancefor benefits, this process shall then apply to insured benefits. It is the responsibility of the Employer to obtain insurance which includes an agreement by the insured insurer to be bound by the process. If the Employer fails to obtain the agreement of an insurer, the grievance shall process proceed as though it is a self-insured benefit. The the parties agree that the decision of an arbitrator hereunder shall be final and binding and shall not be appealed or judicially reviewed by either party. The purpose of waiving any appeal rights or rights of judicial review is to avoid the cost and expense associated with the exercise of these rights. The the decision of the arbitrator shall not have any value as a precedent in a subsequent case.

Change of Carriers. The Employer shall provide to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the Employer’s 's obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. Any problems with respect to the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim claims is a matter as between the employee and the insurer. The Employer will notify the Union if it intends to change the insurance Insurance Carrier. Benefit Grievance Resolution Any grievance arising from the interpretation, application and/or administration of the health and welfare benefits shall be resolved as follows: The the Union or Employer shall file a written grievance within ten days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. Within within ten days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. If if the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator or to be selected alternately from the list of arbitrators hereinafter provided. The the arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions, ; hear evidence or submissions by conference call, ; receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate. The the arbitrator may in discretion, discretion attempt to assist the parties in settling the dispute. The the arbitrators for this process shall be Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and If additional arbitrators are necessary, Xxxxxx shall remain seized to appoint these, if the parties are unable to agree. The the arbitrator shall render a decision within ten (IO) days of completion of the hearing. Written reasons are not required. Oral decisions confirmed in writing may be given. The the fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Employer and the Union in cases where the benefit is self-insured, self- insured and by the insurers and the Union where the benefit is insured. This this process shall commence immediately for all self insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall then apply to insured benefits. It is the responsibility of the Employer to obtain insurance which includes an agreement by the insured insurer to be bound by the process. If the Employer fails to obtain the agreement of an insurer, the grievance shall process proceed as though it is a self-insured benefit. The the parties agree that the decision of an arbitrator hereunder shall be final and binding and shall not be appealed or judicially reviewed by either party. The purpose of waiving any appeal rights or rights of judicial review is to avoid the cost and expense associated with the exercise of these rights. The the decision of the arbitrator shall not have any value as a precedent in a subsequent case.

Change of Carriers. The Employer shall provide to each person a copy of the current Current information booklets for those benefits provided provide under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the Employer’s obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. Any problems Anyproblems with respect to the .e insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim claims is a matter matt as between the employee and the insurer. The Employer will notify the Union if is it intends to change the Insurance Carrier. The Employer will provide the Union with all necessary specifics of existing or past plans when requested. The employee's share of the Employer's Unemployment Insurance Premium reduction will be retained by the Employer towards offsetting the cost of the benefits contained in this agreement. Notwithstanding the following process is to be utilized to resolve insurance Carrierbenefit dispute between an employee and the insurance carrier. Any grievance arising from the interpretation, application and/or administration of the health Health and welfare Welfare benefits shall be resolved as follows: The Union or Employer shall file a written grievance within ten (10) days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. Within ten (10) days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator or to be selected alternately from the list of arbitrators hereinafter provided. The arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions, ; hear evidence or submissions by conference call, ; receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate. The arbitrator may in discretion, discretion attempt to assist the parties in settling the dispute. The arbitrators for this process shall be be: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and If additional arbitrators are necessary, Xxxxxx I shall remain seized to appoint these, if the parties are unable to agree. The arbitrator shall render a decision within ten (IO10) days of completion of the hearing. Written reasons are not required. given. Oral decisions confirmed in writing may be given. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Employer and the Union in cases where the benefit is self-insured, insured and by the insurers and the Union union where the benefit is insured. This process shall commence immediately for all self insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall then also apply to insured benefits. It is the responsibility of the Employer employer to obtain insurance which includes an agreement by the insured insurer to be bound by the process. If the Employer employer fails to obtain the agreement of an insurer, the grievance shall process proceed as though it is a self-self- insured benefit. benefit The parties agree hereunder shall appealed or purpose of judicial review associated with e that the decision of an arbitrator hereunder shall be final and binding and shall not be appealed or judicially reviewed by either party. The purpose of waiving any appeal rights or rights of judicial review is to avoid the cost and expense associated with the exercise of these rights. or be The The decision of the arbitrator shall not have any value as a precedent in a subsequent case. a f If in the opinion of any party, a grievance raises an issue which should be decided by the form of grievance arbitration provided by the Collective Agreement for other grievances, upon the consent of all parties or such consent is not forthcoming, with the approval of Xxxxxx such approval to be obtained by a conference call, the grievance shall be transferred to the ordinary process.