Common use of DRUG AND HOSPITAL CARE PLANS Clause in Contracts

DRUG AND HOSPITAL CARE PLANS. 14.01 Effective the first of the month following date of ratification for each employee on the payroll who has established seniority in accordance with Article XII, the Company will provide appropriate single or family coverage in accordance with Blue Cross Drug Plan or its equivalent, and Semi-private Hospital Care Plan. The Company will maintain coverage to employees who are off work due to a Workplace Safety Insurance Board claim or a Short Term Disability claim for up to a period of twelve months. The Company will continue coverage for a laid off employee to the end of the month in which they were laid off. Coverage will resume on the date the employee returns to work from lay-off. A Pay Direct Drug Card will be provided for all participating plan members. Children with Disabilities – Insured children suffering from a mental or physical disability will continue to be covered beyond the maximum age as long as they are dependents of the employee.