Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits a) All employees except casual shall be eligible to receive the basic medical and surgical coverage provided by the Medical Services Plan of BC.
b) In addition to the above, eligible employees as defined above shall also be covered by an Extended Health Care Plan; such a plan to be provided by an approved carrier and shall include:
(i) Eyeglass laser eye surgery and eye exam Coverage $600 per person every twenty-four (24) months;
(ii) Hearing Aid Coverage at $1000 maximum for each ear, renewable each 5 years. Expenses for repairs and maintenance of hearing aids, and expenses for batteries, recharging devices, or other such accessories are eligible under this provision;
(iii) Voluntary annual auditory testing including reimbursement to a maximum of $100 every 5 years for hearing protection approved by both the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Motor Vehicles Branch;
(iv) $1,000,000 lifetime maximum benefits per person
(v) Reimbursement for prescription drugs up to the cost of drugs covered by Pharmacare using Low Cost Alternative and Reference Based pricing, except where the employee’s physician requires in writing that the prescription be filled using a specific brand name drug;
(vi) Annual prostate blood tests for employees over 40 years of age.
c) Eligible new employees (except those hired for vacation relief) are covered effective the first day of the next month following the date of hire, except when the date of hire is the first day of the month, or first normal working day in the month, then coverage is effective from the first day of that month. Vacation relief employees are covered effective the first day of the month following four (4) continuous months of service except when the date of employment is the first day or first normal working day in the month, then coverage is effective from the first day of the fifth month of continuous service.
Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits. (a) All employees, except part-time temporary and those hired for temporary vacation relief, shall be eligible to receive the basic medical and surgical coverage provided by the B.C. Medical Services Act through the Medical Services Plan.
(b) In addition to the above, eligible employees as defined above shall also be covered by an Extended Health Care Plan; such a plan to be provided by an approved carrier and shall include Eyeglass and Laser Eye Surgery Coverage ($400.00 per person in a twenty-four (24) month period). The Hearing Aid Coverage will be $1000.00 reimbursement per ear hearing aid every five (5) years) subject to deductible and co-insurance provisions. Expenses for repairs and maintenance of hearing aids, and expenses for batteries, recharging devices, or other such accessories are eligible under this provision. The maximum lifetime benefits per person is $1,000,000.00. The drug reimbursement provisions of the extended health care plan will be limited to drugs covered by Pharmacare using Lower Cost Alternative and Reference Based Pricing except where the employee’s physician confirms in writing that there is a specific medical requirement to justify the need for a particular brand name drug.
(c) Eligible new employees are covered in both plans effective on the first day of the calendar month next following date of employment, except when date of employment is the first day of the month, or first normal working day in the month, when coverage is immediate. Premiums for both plans shall be 100% paid by the Employer. Participation in the plans is a condition of employment for all new employees described above, except that employees covered by equivalent medical plans elsewhere may elect not to be covered by the Employer plans.
(d) The Employer shall pay premiums on the foregoing basis for any subsequent compulsory basic medical, surgical and hospital plan introduced by the Provincial or Federal governments, unless the terms of such plans dictate otherwise.
(e) Members who retire from the Employer's service on pension and who have completed ten (10) years of service with the Employer and its predecessors may continue to be covered under the above Plans with the Employer through the Public Service Superannuation Plan paying the full premium for Medical Services Plan and the Extended Health Care Plan.
Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits. The Major Medical Plan is designed to complement the various Provincial Government Medicare Programs. It provides the employee and members of the employee’s immediate family with coverage for Medical expenses resulting from illness or injury. - semi-private room - private room up to a maximum of $25.00 daily over the semi-private rate. - 80% Reimbursement after Deductible of $25.00 per Family per Calendar Year - medication obtainable only by prescription - registered nurses recommended by doctor - ambulance charges (except Ontario) - chiropractor, osteopath, podiatrist - after B.C. Medicare maximum has been reached (maximum $100.00) - braces, crutches and prosthesis - psychoanalysis (maximum $200.00) - physiotherapy given by licensed physiotherapist
Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits. The Major Medical plan is designed to complement the various Provincial Government Medicare Programs. It provides the employee and members of the employee’s immediate family with coverage for Medical expenses resulting from illness or injury. The employer shall pay 100% of the full premium costs for this Plan. Eligibility: Compulsory for full-time employees effective the first day of third month following the first day of work as a full time employee. [For description of medical coverage, see Plans]
Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits. (a) All employees except casual shall be eligible to receive the basic medical and surgical coverage provided by the B.C. Medical Services Act through the Medical Services Plan of B.C.
(b) In addition to the above, eligible employees as defined above shall also be covered by an Extended Health Care Plan.
(i) Eligible new employees (except Casual and those hired for vacation relief) are covered under the Medical Services Plan effective the first day of the next month following the date of employment, except when the date of employment is the first day of the month, or first normal working day in the month, then coverage is effective from the first day of that month.
(ii) Eligible new employees as in (i) above are covered under the Extended Health Care Plan effective date of hire.
(iii) Vacation relief employees are covered under the Medical and Extended Health Care Plans effective the first day of the month following 4 continuous months of service except when the date of employment is the first day or first normal working day in the month, then coverage is effective from the first day of the fifth month of continuous service.
(d) Premiums for both plans will be paid by the Employer. Participation in the plans is a condition of employment for all new employees as described above; however, employees covered by other medical plans may elect not to be covered by the above-noted plans.
(e) Premiums shall continue to be paid on the foregoing basis for any subsequent compulsory basic medical, surgical and hospital plan introduced by the Provincial or Federal governments, unless the terms of such plans dictate otherwise.
(f) Members of the Union who retire from the Employer's service on pension and who have completed 10 years of service may continue to be covered under the above plans with the Employer paying premiums indicated in this section. NOTE: The word "month" as used above means "calendar month". Notwithstanding that the renewal collective agreement will expire on March 31, 1997, the parties are agreed that effective December 31, 1997, the existing Clause 10.01(f) will be replaced by the following: Members of the Union who retire from the Employer’s service on pension after December 31, 1997 and who have completed ten (10) years of service may elect to be covered under the Extended Health Care and Medical Services benefits plans administered for retired BC Hydro employees with the Employer paying premiums as indicated in this section.
Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits. (a) All employees except casual shall be eligible to receive the basic medical and surgical coverage provided by the BC Medical Services Act through the Medical Services Plan of BC.
(b) In addition to the above, eligible employees as defined above shall also be covered by an Extended Health Care Plan.
(1) Eligible new employees (except Casual and those hired for vacation relief) are covered under the Medical Services Plan effective the first day of the next month following the date of employment, except when the date of employment is the first day of the month, or first normal working day in the month, then coverage is effective from the first day of that month.
(2) Eligible new employees as in (1) above are covered under the Extended Health Care Plan effective date of hire.
(3) Vacation relief employees are covered under the Medical and Extended Health Care Plans effective the first day of the month following 3 continuous months of service except when the date of employment is the first day or first normal working day in the month, then coverage is effective from the first day of the fourth month of continuous service.
(d) Premiums for both plans will be paid by the Employer. Participation in the plans is a condition of employment for all new employees as described above; however, employees covered by other medical plans may elect not to be covered by the above-noted plans.
(e) Premiums shall continue to be paid on the foregoing basis for any subsequent compulsory basic medical, surgical and hospital plan introduced by the Provincial or Federal governments, unless the terms of such plans dictate otherwise.
Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits a) The Employer is registered and pays the BC Employer Health Tax. As a result all employees receive basic medical coverage through the BC Medical Services Plan.
b) Eligible employees as outlined in article 1.07 shall be covered by an Extended Health Care Plan and are required to register with Fair Pharmacare. The EHC Plan will include the following:
(i) Eyeglass, laser eye surgery and eye exam Coverage $700 per person every 24 months as of January 1, 2021;
(ii) Hearing Aid Coverage at $1000 maximum for each ear, renewable each five years. Expenses for repairs and maintenance of hearing aids, and expenses for batteries, recharging devices, or other such accessories are eligible under this provision;
(iii) Voluntary annual auditory testing including reimbursement to a maximum of $100 every five years for hearing protection approved by both the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Motor Vehicles Branch;
(iv) $1,000,000 lifetime maximum benefits per person
(v) Reimbursement for prescription drugs up to the cost of drugs covered by Pharmacare using Low Cost Alternative and Reference Based pricing, except where the employee’s physician requires in writing that the prescription be filled using a specific brand name drug;
(vi) Annual prostate blood tests for employees over 40 years of age.
(vii) Oral birth control
(viii) After $1,300 has been paid in a calendar year, further eligible expenses are reimbursed at 100%, subject to the maximums.
Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits. (a) All employees except part-time temporary shall be eligible to receive the basic medical and surgical coverage provided by the B.C. Medical Services Act through the Medical Service Plan. The Company will pay the following maximum amounts towards the monthly premium for MSP coverage: Effective April 1 April 1 2003 2004 Single $ 54.00 $ 57.00 Couple $ 96.00 $100.00 Family $108.00 $112.00
(b) In addition to the above, eligible employees as defined above shall also be covered by an Extended Health Care Plan similar to that offered by Desjardins Insurance.
(c) Coverage will provide for corrective eyeglass lenses, frames and contact lenses, excluding sunglasses and safety lenses, limited to a maximum reimbursement of $400.00 per person every two years.
(d) Further to the above, the coverage will also include eye examination coverage up to a maximum of 75.00 every two (2) years.
(e) The premiums for the eye wear program described above will be shared such that the Company will pay seventy-five percent (75%) of the costs with the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) paid for by the employee.
(f) If the Company requires the eye examination the Company will pay for the examination.
(g) The deductible is $75.00 per family per calendar year.
(h) The lifetime maximum benefit payable during the lifetime per person is $1,000,000.
i) Eligible new employees (except those hired for vacation relief) are covered effective the first day of the month following three months of service. Vacation relief employees are covered effective the first day of the month following four (4) continuous months of service except when the date of employment is the first day or first normal working day in the month, then coverage is effective from the first day of the fifth month of continuous service.
j) Premiums for the Extended Health Care Plan will be paid by the Company. Premiums for the Medical Services Plan will be paid in accordance to Section (a) above. Participation in the plan is a condition of employment for all new employees as described above; however, employees covered by other medical plans may elect not to be covered by the above-noted plans of the Company.
k) Premiums shall continue to be paid on the foregoing basis for any subsequent compulsory basic medical, surgical and hospital plan introduced by the Provincial or Federal governments, unless the terms of such plans dictate otherwise.
l) All employees will contribute .50 cents per hour of straight times earnings towards the...
Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits a) Regular employees shall be eligible to receive the basic medical and surgical coverage provided by the B.C. Medical Services Act through the Medical Services Plan.
b) In addition to the above, eligible employees as defined above shall also be covered by an Extended Health Care Plan similar to that offered by Pacific Blue Cross. The plan will pay 100% of all eligible expenses in excess of a $25.00 deductible per person or family each calendar year. The maximum benefit payable during the lifetime of any family member is $1,000,000.00. Extended Health benefits to include standard vision care to a maximum of $150 per employee and dependent every two years effective June 1, 1999.
c) Eligible new employees (except those hired for vacation relief) are covered effective the first day of the next month following the date of employment, except when the date of employment is the first day of the month, or first normal working day in the month, then coverage is effective from the first day of that month. Vacation relief employees are covered effective the first day of the month following 4 continuous months of service except when the date of employment is the first day or first normal working day in the month, then coverage is effective from the first day of the fifth month of continuous service.
d) Premiums for both plans will be paid by the Company. Participation in the plans is a condition of employment for all new employees as described above; however, employees covered by other medical plans may elect not to be covered by the above-noted plans of the Company.
e) Premiums shall continue to be paid on the foregoing basis for any subsequent compulsory basic medical, surgical and hospital plan introduced by the Provincial or Federal governments, unless the terms of such plans dictate otherwise.
f) Members of the Union who retire from the Company's service on pension and who have completed 10 years of service may continue to be covered under the above plans with the Company paying premiums indicated in this section.
Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits. (a) All Employees except Casual Employees and Part Time Employees regularly working twenty four (24) hours or less in any given calendar week, and their spouse including common-law spouses and dependant children under twenty one (21) years of age, shall be eligible to receive the basic medical and surgical coverage provided by the B.C. Medical Services Act through the Medical Services Plan.
(b) In addition to the above, eligible Employees as defined above shall also be covered by an Extended Health Care Plan similar to that offered by Medical Services Association as outlined in the Benefits Plan Booklet. The Plan will pay one hundred (100%) percent of all eligible expenses in excess of a $25.00 deductible per person or family each calendar year.
(c) Eligible new Employees are covered effective the first day of the calendar month following three (3) months of continuous service.
(d) Premiums for both Plans as defined in Clause 31.01(a) and 31.01 (b) will be paid by the Employer. Participation in the Plans is a condition of employment for all new Employees as described above; however, Employees covered by other medical plans may elect not to be covered by the above-noted Plans of the Employer.
