Common use of HEALTH & WELFARE Clause in Contracts

HEALTH & WELFARE. 18.01 INSURED BENEFITS (The following clause is applicable to full-time employees only) (a) The Hospital agrees to pay 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross Semi-Private Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. (b) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the existing Blue Cross Extended Health Care Benefits Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 (as amended below) or comparable coverage with another carrier providing for $22.50 (single) and $35.00 (family) deductible, providing the balance of monthly premiums is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. Reimbursement for prescribed drugs covered by the Plan will be based on the cost of the lowest priced therapeutically equivalent generic version of the drug, unless there is a documented adverse reaction to the generic drug. Subject to superior conditions services of a chiropractor and of a licensed or registered physiotherapist will be covered up to an annual maximum of $375 for each service. Vision care maximum $300.00 every 24 months in addition to eye examinations biennially, and hearing aid acquisition every 36 months. Vision care coverage can be used for laser eye surgery. (c) The Hospital agrees to contribute 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under HOOGLIP in effect as of September 28, 1993 or such other group life insurance plan currently in effect providing the balance of the monthly premium is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. (d) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross #9 Dental Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. Dental recall, including preventative services, every 9 months. The Hospital also agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of Blue Cross rider #2 (or equivalent) [complete and partial dentures] at 50/50 co-insurance to $1000 annual maximum and Blue Cross rider #4 (or equivalent) [crowns, bridgework, and repairs to same] at 50/50 co-insurance to $1000 annual maximum providing the balance of the monthly premiums are paid by the employee through payroll deduction. The dental plan fee schedule for services for the dental plan benefits provided above shall be based on the current ODA fee schedule as it may be updated from time to time. (e) The Hospital will provide equivalent coverage to all employees who retire early and have not yet reached age 65 and who are in receipt of the Hospital's pension plan benefits on the same basis as is provided to active employees for semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits. The Hospital will contribute the same portion towards the billed premiums of these benefits plans as is currently contributed by the Hospital to the billed premiums of active employees. (f) A copy of all current master policies of the benefits referred to in this Article shall be provided to the Union.

HEALTH & WELFARE. 18.01 - INSURED BENEFITS (The following clause is applicable to full-time employees only)BENEFITS (a) The Hospital agrees to pay 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross Semi-Private Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. (b) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the existing Blue Cross Extended Health Care Benefits Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 (as amended below) or comparable coverage with another carrier providing for $22.50 (single) and $35.00 (family) deductible, providing the balance of monthly premiums is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. Reimbursement for prescribed drugs covered by the Plan will be based on the cost of the lowest priced therapeutically equivalent generic version of the drug, unless there is a documented adverse reaction to the generic drug. Subject to superior conditions services of a chiropractor and of a licensed or registered physiotherapist will be covered up to an annual maximum of $375 350 for each service. Effective September 29, 2014, the annual maximum for the services of a chiropractor will be increased to $375. Effective September 29, 2015, the annual maximum for the services of a licensed or registered physiotherapist will be increased to $375. Vision care maximum $300.00 every 24 months in addition to eye examinations biennially, and hearing aid aide acquisition every 36 months. Vision care coverage can be used for laser eye surgery. (c) The Hospital agrees to contribute 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under HOOGLIP in effect as of September 28, 1993 or such other group life insurance plan currently in effect providing the balance of the monthly premium is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. (d) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross #9 Dental Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. Dental recall, including preventative services, every 9 months. The Hospital also agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of Blue Cross rider #2 (or equivalent) [complete and partial dentures] at 50/50 co-insurance to $1000 annual maximum and Blue Cross rider #4 (or equivalent) [crowns, bridgework, and repairs to same] at 50/50 co-insurance to $1000 annual maximum providing the balance of the monthly premiums are paid by the employee through payroll deduction. The dental plan fee schedule for services for the dental plan benefits provided above shall be based on the current ODA fee schedule as it may be updated from time to time. (e) The Hospital will provide equivalent coverage to all employees who retire early and have not yet reached age 65 and who are in receipt of the Hospital's pension plan benefits on the same basis as is provided to active employees for semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits. The Hospital will contribute the same portion towards the billed premiums of these benefits plans as is currently contributed by the Hospital to the billed premiums of active employees. (f) A copy of all current master policies of the benefits referred to in this Article shall be provided to the Union.

HEALTH & WELFARE. 18.01 INSURED BENEFITS - Insured Benefits (The following clause is applicable to full-time employees only) (a) The Hospital agrees to pay 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross Semi-Semi- Private Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. (b) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the existing Blue Cross Extended Health Care Benefits Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 (as amended below) or comparable coverage with another carrier providing for $22.50 15.00 (single) and $35.00 25.00 (family) deductible, providing the balance of monthly premiums is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. Reimbursement for prescribed drugs covered by the Plan will be based on the cost of the lowest priced therapeutically equivalent generic version of the drug, unless there is a documented adverse reaction to the generic drug. Subject to superior conditions services of a chiropractor and of a licensed or registered physiotherapist will be covered up to an annual maximum of $375 for each service. Vision care maximum $300.00 200.00 every 24 months in addition to eye examinations biennially, and hearing aid aide acquisition every 36 months. Vision care coverage can be used for laser eye surgery. (c) The Hospital agrees to contribute 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under HOOGLIP in effect as of September 28, 1993 or such other group life insurance plan currently in effect providing the balance of the monthly premium is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. (d) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross #9 Dental Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. Dental recall, including preventative services, every 9 months. The Hospital also agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of Blue Cross rider #2 (or equivalent) [complete and partial dentures] at 50/50 co-co- insurance to $1000 annual maximum and Blue Cross rider #4 (or equivalent) [crowns, bridgework, and repairs to same] at 50/50 co-insurance to $1000 annual maximum providing the balance of the monthly premiums are paid by the employee through payroll deduction. The dental plan fee schedule for services for the dental plan benefits provided above shall be based on the current ODA fee schedule as it may be updated from time to time. (e) The Hospital will provide equivalent coverage to all employees who retire early and have not yet reached age 65 and who are in receipt of the Hospital's pension plan benefits on the same basis as is provided to active employees for semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits. The Hospital will contribute the same portion towards the billed premiums of these benefits plans as is currently contributed by the Hospital to the billed premiums of active employees. (f) A copy of all current master policies of the benefits referred to in this Article shall be provided to the Union."

HEALTH & WELFARE. 18.01 INSURED BENEFITS (The following clause is applicable to full-time employees only)BENEFITS (a) The Hospital agrees to pay 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross Semi-Private Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. (b) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the existing Blue Cross Extended Health Care Benefits Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 (as amended below) or comparable coverage with another carrier providing for $22.50 (single) and $35.00 (family) deductible, providing the balance of monthly premiums is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. Reimbursement for prescribed drugs covered by the Plan will be based on the cost of the lowest priced therapeutically equivalent generic version of the drug, unless there is a documented adverse reaction to the generic drug. Subject to superior conditions services of a chiropractor and of a licensed or registered physiotherapist will be covered up to an annual maximum of $375 350 for each service. Effective September 29, 2015, the annual maximum for the services of a licensed or registered physiotherapist will be increased to $375. Vision care maximum $300.00 every 24 months in addition to eye examinations biennially, and hearing aid aide acquisition every 36 months. Vision care coverage can be used for laser eye surgery. (c) The Hospital agrees to contribute 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under HOOGLIP in effect as of September 28, 1993 or such other group life insurance plan currently in effect providing the balance of the monthly premium is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. (d) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross #9 Dental Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 28,1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. Dental recall, including preventative services, every 9 months. The Hospital also agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of Blue Cross rider #2 (or equivalent) [complete and partial dentures] at 50/50 co-insurance to $1000 annual maximum and Blue Cross rider #4 (or equivalent) [crowns, bridgework, and repairs to same] at 50/50 co-insurance to $1000 annual maximum providing the balance of the monthly premiums are paid by the employee through payroll deduction. The dental plan fee schedule for services for the dental plan benefits provided above shall be based on the current ODA fee schedule as it may be updated from time to time. (e) The Hospital will provide equivalent coverage to all employees who retire early and have not yet reached age 65 and who are in receipt of the Hospital's ’s pension plan benefits on the same basis as is provided to active employees for semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits. The Hospital will contribute the same portion towards the billed premiums of these benefits plans as is currently contributed by the Hospital to the billed premiums of active employees. (f) A copy of all current master policies of the benefits referred to in this Article shall be provided to the Union. 1M2_CfHANGEOFCAR_RLER It is understood that the Hospital may at any time substitute another carrier for any plan (other than OHIP) provided the benefits conferred thereby are not in total decreased. The Hospital shall notify the Union sixty (60) days in advance of making such a substitution to explain the proposed change and to ascertain the views of the employees. Upon a request by the Union, the Hospital shall provide to the Union, full specifications of the benefit programs contracted for and in effect for employees covered herein. The Hospital will provide the Union with the full details of any changes made by an existing carrier to current plan provisions.

HEALTH & WELFARE. 18.01 INSURED BENEFITS (The following clause is applicable to full-time employees only) (a) The Hospital agrees to pay 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross Semi-Private Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. (b) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the existing Blue Cross Extended Health Care Benefits Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 (as amended below) or comparable coverage with another carrier providing for $22.50 (single) and $35.00 (family) deductible, providing the balance of monthly premiums is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. Reimbursement for prescribed drugs covered by the Plan will be based on the cost of the lowest priced therapeutically equivalent generic version of the drug, unless there is a documented adverse reaction to the generic drug. Subject to superior conditions services of a chiropractor and of a licensed or registered physiotherapist will be covered up to an annual maximum of $375 350 for each service. Effective September 29, 2014, the annual maximum for the services of a chiropractor will be increased to $375. Effective September 29, 2015, the annual maximum for the services of a licensed or registered physiotherapist will be increased to $375. Vision care maximum $300.00 every 24 months in addition to eye examinations biennially, and hearing aid aide acquisition every 36 months. Vision care coverage can be used for laser eye surgery. (c) The Hospital agrees to contribute 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under HOOGLIP in effect as of September 28, 1993 or such other group life insurance plan currently in effect providing the balance of the monthly premium is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. (d) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross #9 Dental Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. Dental recall, including preventative services, every 9 months. The Hospital also agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of Blue Cross rider #2 (or equivalent) [complete and partial dentures] at 50/50 co-co- insurance to $1000 annual maximum and Blue Cross rider #4 (or equivalent) [crowns, bridgework, and repairs to same] at 50/50 co-insurance to $1000 annual maximum providing the balance of the monthly premiums are paid by the employee through payroll deduction. The dental plan fee schedule for services for the dental plan benefits provided above shall be based on the current ODA fee schedule as it may be updated from time to time. (e) The Hospital will provide equivalent coverage to all employees who retire early and have not yet reached age 65 and who are in receipt of the Hospital's pension plan benefits on the same basis as is provided to active employees for semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits. The Hospital will contribute the same portion towards the billed premiums of these benefits plans as is currently contributed by the Hospital to the billed premiums of active employees. (f) A copy of all current master policies of the benefits referred to in this Article shall be provided to the Union.

HEALTH & WELFARE. 18.01 INSURED BENEFITS - Insured Benefits (The following clause is applicable to full-time employees only) (a) The Hospital agrees to pay 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross Semi-Private Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. (b) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the existing Blue Cross Extended Health Care Benefits Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 (as amended below) or comparable coverage with another carrier providing for $22.50 15.00 (single) and $35.00 25.00 (family) deductible, providing the balance of monthly premiums is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. Reimbursement for prescribed drugs covered by the Plan will be based on the cost of the lowest priced therapeutically equivalent generic version of the drug, unless there is a documented adverse reaction to the generic drug. Subject to superior conditions services of a chiropractor and of a licensed or registered physiotherapist will be covered up to an annual maximum of $375 for each service. Vision care maximum $300.00 150.00 every 24 months in addition to eye examinations biennially, and hearing aid aide acquisition every 36 months. Vision care coverage can be used for laser eye surgery. (c) The Hospital agrees to contribute 100% of the billed premium towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under HOOGLIP in effect as of September 28, 1993 or such other group life insurance plan currently in effect providing the balance of the monthly premium is paid by the employee through payroll deductions. (d) The Hospital agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of eligible employees in the active employ of the Hospital under the Blue Cross #9 Dental Plan in effect as of September 28, 1993 or comparable coverage with another carrier. Dental recallEffective October 31, 2001, increase dental recall including preventative services, every services to 9 months. The Hospital also agrees to contribute 75% of the billed premiums towards coverage of months and add Blue Cross rider #2 (or equivalent) [complete and partial dentures] at 50/50 co-insurance to $1000 annual maximum and Blue Cross rider #4 (or equivalent) [crowns, bridgework, and repairs to same] at 50/50 co-co- insurance to $1000 annual maximum providing the balance of the monthly premiums are paid by the employee through payroll deduction. The dental plan fee schedule for services for the dental plan benefits provided above shall be based on the current ODA fee schedule as it may be updated from time to time. (e) The Hospital will provide equivalent coverage to all employees who retire early and have not yet reached age 65 and who are in receipt of the Hospital's pension plan benefits on the same basis as is provided to active employees for semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits. The Hospital will contribute the same portion towards the billed premiums of these benefits plans as is currently contributed by the Hospital to the billed premiums of active employees. (f) A copy of all current master policies of the benefits referred to in this Article shall be provided to the Union.