Hospital Benefit. If you or any of your insured dependents are confined in a hospital coverage is provided at 100% to a covered maximum of $85 per day. Prescription Drug Benefit The program will pay the ingredient cost of eligible drugs (including oral contraceptives and insulin), you are responsible to pay the co-pay, which will be the equivalent of the pharmacists dispensing fee plus any applicable surcharge over the ingredient cost. The drug plan provides coverage for most drugs which require a prescription by law, however, but does not provide coverage for over-the-counter drugs, cough or cold preparations or nicotine products. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through a consultation process with the insurer and drug experts, determines the drugs that are covered under the plan, and typically follows the recommendations of The Canadian Expert Drug Advisory Committee. There is no guarantee or obligation expressed or implied that all drugs recommended by physicians will be covered by the plan. Some drugs may require special authorization, details of the special authorization process are outlined in the online “Employee/Retiree Benefits” booklet. Vision Care Benefit You and your insured dependents are covered for the following vision care expenses:
Hospital Benefit. Effective January 1, 1997, semi private hospital coverage will be limited to $150. per day Effective the first of the month following ratification, new employees will not be covered for semi-private insurance.
Hospital Benefit. Eligibility: After twelve (12) months of service with the Employer • Daily amount - the difference between the public xxxx rate and the semi- private accommodation rate • Benefit maximum age – retirement • Hospital co-insurance at 100% • Convalescent Care is semi private, limited to $20 per day to a max of 180 days • Dependent age coverage until 21 years
Hospital Benefit. The Hospital Benefit Plan will provide for the difference between standard xxxx accommodation and semi-private accommodation. Paramedical Coverages: Reimbursement of paramedical treatment shall be 80% per visit up to a maximum of $350 per calendar year per practitioner. - includes licensed speech therapist, registered massage therapist (with physician prescription), clinical psychologist, chiropractor, osteopath, chiropodist/podiatrist, physiotherapist or naturopath. Vision Care: The Extended Health Benefit shall provide coverage of eighty percent (80%) of the cost of eye examination up to $75.00 once in a twenty four (24) month period. Above changes in contribution and coverage for Health Benefits will become effective January 1, 2018. Drug Card: To be implemented on the first day of the month following ratification of the 2008/2011 Collective Agreement.
Hospital Benefit. Effective June 1, 2016 will not be covered for semi-private hospital coverage.
Hospital Benefit. Effective March 22, 2015 employees will not be covered for semi private hospital coverage.
Hospital Benefit. You will be paid the difference between the public xxxx allowance under the Provincial Hospital Plan and the private charge for each day you or your dependent is confined to a Licensed Hospital due to injury, disease, illness, mental disorder or pregnancy.
Hospital Benefit. Effective March 22, 2015 employees will not be covered for semi private hospital coverage. EBPSA - 11
Hospital Benefit. If you or your eligible dependent is the Plan will pay the difference between the cost of the average standard xxxx and semi-private accommodation. No deductible applies. VISION CARE EMPLOYEES ONLY The Company agrees to provide a Vision Care Plan which will have the following coverage: Vision Care expenses for the following supplies recommended by a legally qualified ophthalmologist or optometrist: One set of single vision, bifocal or trifocal lenses and frames required to accommodate such lenses The Plan will a maximum of once during the term of the collective agreement for employees only. No benefits are payable for: sunglasses or tinted glasses with a tint other than number one; anti-reflective coatings; contact lenses. COORDINATION OF BENEFITS Should you be covered under more than one Group Insurance Plan, any benefits that are payable under the plan and other plans will be coordinated so that you are not reimbursed for more than of the contractual limit. COVERAGE DURING DISABILITY Your Vision Care Plan coverage will remain in force for a period of one year from date of disability. TERMINATION OF 'INSURANCE If you are laid off due to lack of work you continue to be fully covered for a period of three months from the date of such layoff. Your Vision Care Plan coverage ceases when you reach age take early retirement, are on Leave of Absence or terminate your . employment.
Hospital Benefit. This plan covers: the difference cost between the public xxxx rate and the for room and board; rate charged by the hospital the cost of necessary hospital care, services or supplies not covered by any government health care plan; the difference in cost between the standard public xxxx rate and the rate charged by a convalescent hospital for room and board up to a maximum of days; EXTENDED HEALTH CARE any per xxxx xxxx charges which may be levied by the hospital. The deductible does not apply to Hospital Coverage. PROFESSIONALAND MEDICAL CARE SERVICES Expenses for the following are covered when medically necessary and prescribed by a Physician: ambulance service for transport to the nearest hospital, including air ambulance in case of acute emergency; “inhospital” services not covered under Hospital Benefit; diagnostic laboratory, X-ray and radiotherapy services not connected with a hospital; oxygen, blood and blood products; treatment by a or licensedphysiotherapist who neither lives with you nor is related to any member of your family; private duty rendered out-of-hospital by a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nursing Assistant, or Victorian Order Nurse, who neither lives with you nor is related to any members of your family, to a maximum of for any one period of consecutive months; dental treatment or surgery required to repair accidental damage to natural teeth within days of the injury; oral surgery to remove malignant tumours; medical fees in excess of the amount paid by the government plan, except in those provinces where the private insurance of excess fees is prohibited by law; treatment by a licensed speech therapist, to a maximum of per calender year; treatment by a licensed masseur to a maximum of per calendar year; treatment by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist, to a maximum of per year (services of Social or Welfare workers and marriage and family counsellors are not included); treatment by a licensed chiropractor, osteopath, podiatrist, chiropodist, or naturopath, to a maximum of per calender year, and in addition one x-ray per calendar year, for each practitioner (Physician prescription is not required); rental of, or if medically necessary, purchase and repairs of the following items: aerosol equipment, mist tents, and nebulizers for cystic fibrosis, acute emphysema, chronic obstructive bronchitis or chronic asthma; apnea monitors for respiratory irregularity; artificial eyes including repair and replacement; art...
