Extended Health, Dental and Group Life Benefits. (a) The benefits and plans of insurance referred to in this section are qualified in their entirety by reference to the underlying policies and contracts of insurance or statutes or regulations. The Master Contract shall be controlling in all matters. (b) The current practice of the Employer with regard to benefits outlined in the "Taking Care" benefits booklet is acceptable and shall continue for the term of this Agreement. (c) It is agreed the Employer may change carriers and plans from time to time without penalty provided that any new package of benefits plans will provide for an option which is equivalent to the then current benefits. (d) Where applicable premium costs should include coverage for the employee's spouse and for dependents.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Extended Health, Dental and Group Life Benefits. (a) The benefits and plans of insurance referred to in this section are qualified in their entirety by reference to the underlying policies and contracts of insurance or statutes or regulations. The Master Contract shall be controlling in all matters.
(b) The current practice of the Employer with regard to benefits and cost-sharing outlined in the "Taking Care" benefits booklet is acceptable and shall continue for the term of this Agreement.
(c) It is agreed the Employer may change carriers and plans from time to time without penalty provided that any new package of benefits plans will provide for an option which is equivalent to the then current benefits.
(d) Where applicable premium costs should include coverage for the employee's spouse and for dependents.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Extended Health, Dental and Group Life Benefits. β
(a) The benefits and plans of insurance referred to in this section are qualified in their entirety by reference to the underlying policies and contracts of insurance or statutes or regulations. The Master Contract master contract shall be controlling in all matters.
(b) The current practice of the Employer with regard to benefits and cost-sharing outlined in the "Taking Care" benefits booklet is acceptable and shall continue for the term of this Agreementagreement.
(c) It is agreed the Employer may change carriers and plans from time to time without penalty provided that any new package of benefits plans will provide for an option which is equivalent to the then current benefits. The Employer will provide notice to the Union when changing plans and provide a copy of the employee benefit plan booklet.
(d) Where applicable premium costs should include coverage for the employee's spouse and for dependents.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement