Full-Time, Part-Time and Relief. Placement on the Salary Grid All nurses will be placed on the appropriate level of the salary grid according to their seniority as of the date of certification July 16, 2010. Advancement in the salary grid will be as above for all classifications of nurses from the date of certification July 16, 2010. All current nurses will remain at their current grid placement or any higher grid placement as outlined in this agreement. APPENDIX “B” – BENEFIT SUMMARY Healthcare Covered expenses will not exceed customary charges. Deductibles Individual $25.00 each calendar year Family $50.00 each calendar year The individual and family deductibles do not apply to In-Canada Prescription Drugs, Out- of-Country Emergency Care, Chronic Care, Visioncare, Global Medical Assistance and In-Canada Hospital expenses. Reimbursement Level 100% Basic Expense Maximums Hospital Private Room Chronic Care $3.00 per day to a maximum of 120 days every 12 months In-Canada Prescription Drugs Included Smoking Cessation Products $500.00 Lifetime Hearing Aids $700.00 every 5 years Dispensing Fee Limit The covered expense for the dispensing fee portion of a prescription drug charge is limited to $7.00 Custom-fitted Orthopedic Shoes, Orthotics – Requirement of a Custom-made Foot Orthotics and all Chiropodist, Podiatrist or Family Doctor Orthotic-related items note $500.00 every 12 months Myoelectric Arms $10, 000.00 per prosthesis External Breast Prosthesis 1 every 12 months Surgical Brassieres 2 every 12 months Mechanical or Hydraulic Patient Lifters $2000.00 per lifter once every 5 years Outdoor Wheelchair Ramps $2000.00 Lifetime Blood-glucose Monitoring Machines 1 every 4 years Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulators $700.00 Lifetime Extremity Pumps for Lymphedema $1500.00 Lifetime Custom-made Compression Hose 4 pairs each calendar year Wigs for Cancer Patients $200.00 Lifetime Paramedical Expense Maximums Chiropractors $500.00 each calendar year Physiotherapists $500.00 each calendar year Podiatrists $500.00 each calendar year Naturopaths $500.00 each calendar year Osteopaths $500.00 each calendar year Psychologists/Social Workers $500.00 each calendar year Speech Therapists $500.00 each calendar year Massage Therapists $500.00 each calendar year Acupuncturists $100.00 each calendar year Visioncare Expense Maximums Eye Examinations - dependent children under age 18 1 every 12 months - all others 1 every 24 months Glasses, Contact Lenses and Laser Eye Surgery $200.00 every 24 months Lifetime Healthcar...
