Common use of Medical Coverage and Extended Health Benefits Clause in Contracts

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. (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: (1) Eyeglass and Laser Eye Surgery Coverage ($400 per person in a twenty-four (24) month period) to be used either for Eyeglasses or Laser Eye Surgery. Additionally, the Employee may use this coverage for routine eye examinations that are performed by a Physician or Optometrist. (2) Hearing Aid Coverage ($1000 per person per ear hearing aid, each five (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. (3) $50,000 maximum benefits per person renewable in a two (2) year period with a lifetime maximum benefit of $1,000,000 per person. (4) The drug reimbursement provisions of the extended health 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. (5) The extended health plan will also provide annual hearing testing on a voluntary basis, and reimbursement of up to $100 every five years for hearing protection approved by WCB and the Motor Vehicle Branch. (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 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. (d) 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. (e) Members of the Union who retire from the Employer’s service on pension and who have completed ten (10) years of service will be provided with coverage equivalent to the above plans as at March 31, 2011 when combined with the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits provided by the Public Service Pension Plan. The Employer will pay the premiums of the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits.

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 PlanPlan 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: (1i) Eyeglass laser eye surgery and Laser Eye Surgery eye exam Coverage ($400 600 per person in a every twenty-four (24) month period) to be used either for Eyeglasses or Laser Eye Surgery. Additionally, the Employee may use this coverage for routine eye examinations that are performed by a Physician or Optometrist.months; (2ii) Hearing Aid Coverage (at $1000 per person per ear hearing aidmaximum for each ear, renewable each five (5) 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.; (3iii) 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) $50,000 1,000,000 lifetime maximum benefits per person renewable in a two (2) year period with a lifetime maximum benefit of $1,000,000 per person. (4v) The drug reimbursement provisions Reimbursement for prescription drugs up to the cost of the extended health plan will be limited to drugs covered by Pharmacare using Lower Low Cost Alternative and Reference Based Pricing pricing, except where the employee’s physician confirms requires in writing that there is the prescription be filled using a specific medical requirement to justify the need for a particular brand name drug; (vi) Annual prostate blood tests for employees over 40 years of age. (5) The extended health plan will also provide annual hearing testing on a voluntary basis, and reimbursement of up to $100 every five years for hearing protection approved by WCB and the Motor Vehicle Branch. (c) Eligible new employees (except those hired for vacation relief) are covered effective the first day of the next month following the date of employmenthire, except when the date of employment 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. (d) 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. (e) Members of the Union who retire from the Employer’s service on pension and who have completed ten (10) years of service will be provided with coverage equivalent to the above plans as at March 31, 2011 when combined with the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits provided by the Public Service Pension Plan. The Employer will pay the premiums of the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits.

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 PlanPlan 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: (1i) Eyeglass Eyeglass, laser eye surgery and Laser Eye Surgery eye exam Coverage ($400 600 per person in a every twenty-four (24) month period) to be used either for Eyeglasses or Laser Eye Surgery. Additionally, the Employee may use this coverage for routine eye examinations that are performed by a Physician or Optometrist.months; (2ii) Hearing Aid Coverage (at $1000 per person per ear hearing aidmaximum for each ear, renewable each five (5) 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.; (3iii) 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) $50,000 1,000,000 lifetime maximum benefits per person renewable in a two (2) year period with a lifetime maximum benefit of $1,000,000 per person. (4v) The drug reimbursement provisions Reimbursement for prescription drugs up to the cost of the extended health plan will be limited to drugs covered by Pharmacare using Lower Low Cost Alternative and Reference Based Pricing pricing, except where the employee’s physician confirms requires in writing that there is the prescription be filled using a specific medical requirement to justify the need for a particular brand name drug; (vi) Annual prostate blood tests for employees over 40 years of age. (5) The extended health plan will also provide annual hearing testing on a voluntary basis, and reimbursement of up to $100 every five years for hearing protection approved by WCB and the Motor Vehicle Branch. (c) Eligible new employees (except those hired for vacation relief) are covered effective the first day of the next month following the date of employmenthire, except when the date of employment 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. (d) 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. (e) Members of the Union who retire from the Employer’s service on pension and who have completed ten (10) years of service will be provided with coverage equivalent to the above plans as at March 31, 2011 when combined with the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits provided by the Public Service Pension Plan. The Employer will pay the premiums of the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits.

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. (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: (1) Eyeglass and Laser Eye Surgery Coverage ($400 per person in a twenty-four (24) month period) period to be used for either for Eyeglasses or Laser Eye Surgery. Additionally, the Employee may use this coverage for routine eye examinations that are performed by a Physician or Optometrist. (2) Hearing Aid Coverage ($1000 per person per ear hearing aid, each five (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. (3) $50,000 maximum benefits per person renewable in a two (2) year period with a lifetime maximum benefit of $1,000,000 1,000,000.00 per person. (4) The drug reimbursement provisions of the extended health 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. (5) The extended health plan will also provide annual hearing testing on a voluntary basis, and reimbursement of up to $100 every five years for hearing protection approved by WCB WorkSafeBC and the Motor Vehicle Branch. (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 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. (d) 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. (e) Members of the Union who retire from the Employer’s service on pension and who have completed ten (10) years of service will be provided with coverage equivalent to the above plans as at March 31, 2011 when combined with the Medical medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits extended health benefits provided by the Public Service Pension Plan. The Employer will pay the premiums of the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits.

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. (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: (1i) Eyeglass and Laser Eye Surgery Coverage ($400 per person in a twenty-four (24) month period) to be used either for Eyeglasses or Laser Eye Surgery. Additionally, the Employee may use this coverage for routine eye examinations that are performed by a Physician or Optometrist.); (2ii) Hearing Aid Coverage (at $1000 per person per ear hearing aidmaximum for each ear, renewable each five (5) 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.; (3iii) 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) $50,000 200,000 lifetime maximum benefits per person renewable in a two (2) year period with a lifetime maximum benefit of $1,000,000 per person. (4v) The drug reimbursement provisions Reimbursement for prescription drugs up to the cost of the extended health plan will be limited to drugs covered by Pharmacare using Lower Low Cost Alternative and Reference Based Pricing pricing, except where the employee’s physician confirms requires in writing that there is the prescription be filled using a specific medical requirement to justify the need for a particular brand name drug.; and (5vi) The extended health plan will also provide annual hearing testing on a voluntary basis, and reimbursement Annual prostate blood tests for employees over 40 years of up to $100 every five years for hearing protection approved by WCB and the Motor Vehicle Branchage. (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 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. (d) 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 The Employer. (e) Members of the Union who retire from the Employer’s service on pension and who have completed ten (10) years of service will may continue to be provided with coverage equivalent to covered under the above plans as at March 31, 2011 when combined with the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits provided by the Public Service Pension Plan. The Employer will pay the paying premiums of the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefitsindicated 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 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: (1) Eyeglass and Laser Eye Surgery Coverage ($400 per person in a twenty-four (24) month period) to be used either for Eyeglasses or Laser Eye Surgery. Additionally, the Employee may use this coverage for routine eye examinations that are performed by a Physician or Optometrist). (2) Hearing Aid Coverage ($1000 per person per ear hearing aid, each five (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. (3) $50,000 25,000 maximum benefits per person renewable in a two (2) year period with a lifetime maximum benefit of $1,000,000 200,000 per person. (4) The drug reimbursement provisions of the extended health 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. (5) The extended health plan will also provide annual hearing testing on a voluntary basis, and reimbursement of up to $100 every five years for hearing protection approved by WCB and the Motor Vehicle Branch. (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 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. (d) 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. (e) Members of the Union who retire from the Employer’s service on pension and who have completed ten (10) years of service will may continue to be provided with coverage equivalent to covered under the above plans as at March 31, 2011 when combined with the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits provided by the Public Service Pension PlanEmployer paying premiums indicated in this section. Note: The Employer will pay the premiums of the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefitsword “month” as used above means “calendar month”.

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. (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: (1) Eyeglass and Laser Eye Surgery Coverage ($400 per person in a twenty-four every two (242) month period) to be used either for Eyeglasses or Laser Eye Surgery. Additionally, the Employee may use this coverage for routine eye examinations that are performed by a Physician or Optometristcalendar years). (2) Hearing Aid Coverage ($1000 per person per ear hearing aid, each five (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. (3) $50,000 25,000 maximum benefits per person renewable in a two (2) year period with a lifetime maximum benefit of $1,000,000 200,000 per person. (4) The drug reimbursement provisions of the extended health 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. (5) The extended health plan will also provide annual hearing testing on a voluntary basis, and reimbursement of up to $100 every five years for hearing protection approved by WCB and the Motor Vehicle Branch. (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 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. (d) 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. (e) Members of the Union who retire from the Employer’s service on pension and who have completed ten (10) years of service may continue to be covered under the above plans with the Employer paying premiums indicated in this section. (a) Group Life Insurance The Parties agree to continue with the Group Life Insurance program as described herein on a contributory basis. Except for casual employees and employees hired for temporary vacation relief, enrollment is compulsory for all employees after three (3) months’ continuous service. Enrollment for vacation relief employees is compulsory after four (4) months’ continuous service. Employees who retire from the Employer’s service after at least ten (10) years’ service will continue with group life insurance during retirement with the premium payable and the dividend collectible by the Employer. Immediately upon retirement the coverage will be 50% of that in effect prior to retirement. It will reduce annually thereafter on each anniversary of retirement by 10% of the original face value in effect prior to retirement until a minimum of $1,000 is reached and this latter amount shall remain in effect for the remainder of the retired employee’s lifetime. Effective January 1, 1989 the provision for disability payout will be eliminated where an employee becomes permanently disabled prior to age 60. Such employees will be provided with coverage equivalent disability waiver of premium coverage. (b) Voluntary Group Life Insurance Premium = 100% employee paid. Rates can be obtained from the Human Resources Benefits Section on request. Evidence of insurability satisfactory to the above plans as at March 31, 2011 when combined with the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits carrier must be provided by the Public Service Pension Plan. The Employer will pay the premiums of the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits.for:

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. (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: (1) include Eyeglass and Laser Eye Surgery Coverage ($400 per person in a twenty-four (24) month period) to be used either for Eyeglasses or Laser Eye Surgery. Additionally, the Employee may use this coverage for routine eye examinations that are performed by a Physician or Optometrist. (2) ); Hearing Aid Coverage ($1000 per person per ear hearing aidat maximum for each ear, renewable each five (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. (3) $50,000 ); Voluntary annual auditory testing including reimbursement to a maximum of every years for hearing protection approved by both the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Motor Vehicles Branch; lifetime maximum benefits per person renewable in a two (2) year period with a lifetime maximum benefit Reimbursement for prescription drugs up to the cost of $1,000,000 per person. (4) The drug reimbursement provisions of the extended health plan will be limited to drugs covered by Pharmacare using Lower Low Cost Alternative and Reference Based Pricing pricing, except where the employee’s physician confirms requires in writing that there is the prescription be filled using a specific medical requirement to justify the need for a particular brand name drug. (5) The extended health plan will also provide annual hearing testing on a voluntary basis, ; and reimbursement Annual prostate blood tests for employees over years of up to $100 every five years for hearing protection approved by WCB and the Motor Vehicle Branch. (c) age. 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 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. (d) . 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. (e) Members of the Union who retire from the Employer’s service on pension and who have completed ten (10) years of service will be provided with coverage equivalent to the above plans as at March 31, 2011 when combined with the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits provided by the Public Service Pension Plan. The Employer will pay the premiums of the Medical coverage and Extended Health Benefits.