Common use of Leave for Medical and Dental Care Clause in Contracts

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 510 effective April 1, 20072019, $500 520 effective April 1, 2008) 2020, and $530 effective April 1, 2021 per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 510 effective April 1, 20072019, $500 520 effective April 1, 2008) 2020, and $530 effective April 1, 2021 reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, hours or on an Earned Day Off (EDO) approval for reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall not be permittedunreasonably withheld. A minimum of 24 hours' notice, but where whenever possible, is required in these situations. Where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. 20.13 "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and initial assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.13 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP or LTD benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such medical and dental appointments for employees or and for employees with dependent children (in need of medical and/or dental care) shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.1220.15. "Medical, “Medical and/or dental and/or registered midwife appointments" appointment” include only those services covered by the BC B.C. Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.15 the necessary return travelling time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive personal or immediate family medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently residescentre. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purposes of this clause, “child” includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee’s household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two (2) hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. 20.10 "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.10 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three (3) days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer Commission may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 five hundred twenty dollars ($450 520) effective April date of ratification, five hundred thirty one dollars and forty cents ($531.40) effective July 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) 2013 per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer Commission may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 five hundred twenty dollars ($450 520) effective April date of ratification, five hundred thirty one dollars and forty cents ($531.40) effective July 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) 2013 reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of eighteen (18) residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) The parties agree that an employee will make every reasonable effort to schedule medical and/or dental appointments, including appointments for dependent children, on the employee's day off. Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. 20.10 "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.10 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer Authority may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) 400 per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, reduced the Employer Authority may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, 600 reimbursement once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. resides The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such medical and dental appointments for employees or and for employees with dependent children (in need of medical and/or dental care) shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.1220.15. "“Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" ” include only those services covered by the BC B.C. Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.15 the necessary return travelling time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive personal or immediate family medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently residescentre. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 510 effective April 1, 20072019, $500 520 effective April 1, 2008) 2020, and $530 effective April 1, 2021, per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 510 effective April 1, 20072019, $500 520 effective April 1, 2008) 2020, and $530 effective April 1, 2021 reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purposes of this clause, “child” includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee’s household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such medical and dental appointments for employees or and for employees with dependent children (in need of medical and/or dental care) shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two (2) hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.1220.15 – Special Leave Limitation. "“Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" ” include only those services covered by the BC B.C. Medical Services Plan, the Employer Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.15 (Special Leave Limitation) the necessary return travelling time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive personal or immediate family medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently residescentre. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's ’s place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 five hundred and ten dollars ($450 510) effective April 1, 20072019, five hundred and twenty ($500 520) effective April 1, 20082020, and five hundred and thirty dollars ($530) effective April 1, 2021, per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 five hundred and ten dollars ($450 510) effective April 1, 20072019, five hundred and twenty dollars ($500 520) effective April 1, 20082020, and five hundred and thirty dollars ($530) effective April 1, 2021, reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purposes of this clause, “child” includes a child over the age of eighteen (18) residing in the employee’s household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.1220.12 — Maximum Leave Entitlement. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 — Maximum Leave Entitlement the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, ; $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC B.C. Medical Services Plan, the Employer Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) 250 per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.1220.14. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Employer’s Dental Plan, the Employer’s Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.14 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for meals in accordance with 27.14, accommodation and travel to travel, including vehicle allowance in accordance with 27.12. To a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where a leave pursuant to (b) above above, would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, reimbursement once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two (2) hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three (3) days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 five hundred ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008500) dollars per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 five hundred ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008500) dollar reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of eighteen (18) residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program.Maintain current language (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) The parties agree that an employee will make every reasonable effort to schedule medical and/or dental appointments, including appointments for dependent children, on the employee's day off. Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. 20.10 "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.10 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer Authority may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, reduced the Employer Authority may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, 600 reimbursement once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time full‐time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 551.20 effective April 1, 20072022, $500 588.41 effective April 1, 2008) 2023, and TBD effective April 1, 2024 per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 551.20 effective April 1, 20072022, $500 588.41 effective April 1, 2008) 2023, and TBD effective April 1, 2024 reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments outside, or appointments with a registered midwife outside midwife, regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such medical and dental appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program15.4 Maximum Leave Entitlement. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 15.4 Maximum Leave Entitlement the necessary return travelling time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive personal or immediate family medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a or dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently residesparent. The Commission Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residencelocal community and the necessity for the employee to accompany the spouse/dependant. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to a reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and surface/air travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year500. (c) An employee otherwise entitled Leave under Clause 15.2(a) may be extended to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their include dependent spouse, dependent child /common-law partner or dependent parentparent where a qualified practitioner provides written confirmation of the dependent person’s medical disability or incapacity, as provided in (b) above, may claim which requires the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) employees’ direct assistance during their normal working hours. Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits benefits, who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause clause, shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (d) For the purpose of this clause, “child” includes a child over the age of 18, residing in the employee’s household, who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reducedFor the purpose of this clause, “parent” means a parent, who is residing in the Employer may approve airfare payment for employee’s household, who is permanently dependent on the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar yeardue to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. 20.10 "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in maximum leave entitlement pursuant to Clause 20.12 20.10 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three four days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer Commission may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year.year of: (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer Commission may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) the: reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments appointments, or appointments with a registered midwife midwife, outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such medical and dental appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program15.4 - Maximum Leave Entitlement. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 15.4 - Maximum Leave Entitlement the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a or dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently residesparent. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at in the employee's place of residencelocal community and the necessity for the employee to accompany the spouse/dependant. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and surface/air travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year500. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits benefits, who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause clause, shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (d) For the purpose of this clause, “child” includes a child over the age of 18, residing in the employee's household, who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reducedFor the purpose of this clause, "parent" means a parent, who is residing in the Employer may approve airfare payment for employee's household, who is permanently dependent on the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar yeardue to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12Article 21.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 Article 21.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause article shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, ; $500 effective April 1, 2008) 2008 per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause article shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.1220.10. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in maximum leave entitlement pursuant to Clause 20.12 20.10 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three four days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer BCER may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year.year of: (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer BCER may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) the: reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. 20.12 "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. resides The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.1220.14. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Employer's Dental Plan, the Employer's Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.14 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for meals in accordance with 27.14, accommodation and travel travel, including vehicle allowance in accordance with 27.12, to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where a leave pursuant to (b) above above, would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, reimbursement once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hoursbut, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer resides TSSI may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt For the purpose of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar yeardue to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule routine medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hourshours or on a modified day off, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.1220.4. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required where an employee cannot take their appointment outside of regularly scheduled working hours or on their modified day off. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.5 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 five hundred dollars ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008500) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP short-term disability benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1reimbursement, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008as per Article 20.4(b) reimbursementspecified above, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. 20.10 "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in maximum leave entitlement pursuant to Clause 20.12 20.10 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three four days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer Commission BCER may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April per calendar year of: July 1, 2007, 2019 2022 $500 effective April 572.48 $618.17 July 1, 2008) per calendar year.2020 2023 $583.92 TBD July 1, 2021 2024 $595.60 TBD (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer Commission BCER may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April the: July 1, 2007, 2019 2022 $500 effective April 572.48 $618.17 July 1, 2008) 2020 2023 $583.92 TBD July 1, 2021 2024 $595.60 TBD reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.1220.12 - Maximum Leave Entitlement. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 — Maximum Leave Entitlement the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, ; $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 551.20 effective April 1, 20072022, $500 588.41 effective April 1, 2008) 2023, and TBD effective April 1, 2024 per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 551.20 effective April 1, 20072022, $500 588.41 effective April 1, 2008) 2023, and TBD effective April 1, 2024 reimbursement, once per calendar year. (f) For the purpose of this clause, "child" includes a child over the age of 18 residing in the employee's household who is permanently dependent on the employee due to mental or physical impairment.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, hours or on an Earned Day off (EDO) approval for reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall not be permittedunreasonably withheld. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice, but where whenever possible, is required in these situations. Where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "20.13 “Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" ” include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and initial assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 20.13 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's ’s household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's ’s place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP or LTD benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC Medical Services Plan, the Public Service Dental Plan, the Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1reimbursement, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008as per Clause 20.11(b) reimbursementabove, once per calendar year.

Leave for Medical and Dental Care. ‌ (a) Where it is not possible to schedule medical and/or dental appointments or appointments with a registered midwife outside regularly scheduled working hours, reasonable time off for such appointments for employees or for dependent children shall be permitted, but where any such absence exceeds two hours, the full-time absence shall be charged to the entitlement described in Clause 20.12. "Medical, dental and/or registered midwife appointments" include only those services covered by the BC B.C. Medical Services Plan, the Employer’s Dental Plan, the Employer’s Extended Health Benefit Plan and assessment appointments with the Employee and Family Assistance Program. (b) Employees in areas where adequate medical and dental facilities are not available shall be allowed to deduct from their credit described in Clause 20.12 the necessary time including travel and treatment time up to a maximum of three days to receive medical and dental care at the nearest medical centre for the employee, their spouse, dependent child and a dependent parent permanently residing in the employee's household or with whom the employee permanently resides. The Employer may request a certificate of a qualified medical or dental practitioner, as the case may be, stating that treatment could not be provided by facilities or services available at the employee's place of residence. An employee on leave provided by this clause shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable receipted expenses for accommodation and travel to a maximum of $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) per calendar year. (c) An employee otherwise entitled to leave pursuant to (b) above who chooses to travel on a vacation day or a day of rest or to remain at work and not accompany their spouse, dependent child or dependent parent, as provided in (b) above, may claim the reimbursement of receipted expenses under the conditions stipulated. (d) Employees in receipt of STIIP benefits who would otherwise qualify for leave under this clause shall be eligible to claim expenses in the manner described above. (e) Where leave pursuant to (b) above would be reduced, the Employer may approve airfare payment for the employee in lieu of the $350 ($450 effective April 1, 2007, $500 effective April 1, 2008) reimbursement, once per calendar year.