Medical-Surgical Coverage. The Welfare Plan will include Medical-Surgical coverage as required by the B.C. Medical Commission and an Extended Health Benefit Plan equitable to the standard plan provided by the Medical Services Association, including Vision Care coverage for employees and eligible dependents. The co-insurance rate for hospitalization will be incorporated into the Extended Health Benefit coverage to a maximum of $8.50 per day.
Medical-Surgical Coverage. The Welfare Plan will include Medical-Surgical coverage as required by the B.C. Medical Commission. An Extended Health Benefit Plan with coverage as per the M.S.A. Pulp and Paper Industry brochure dated July 1, 1981, including Vision Care coverage for employees and eligible dependents will also form part of this Agreement. Effective July 1, 1984, the co-insurance rate for hospitalization will be incorporated into the Extended Health Benefit coverage to a maximum of $8.50 per day. The extended Health Benefits Plan lifetime maximum is $300,000 effective October 4, 2012.
Medical-Surgical Coverage. The present B.C. Medical plan or comparable medical-surgical coverage will be maintained for the term of this agreement as provided in Exhibit "C," paragraph 5.
Medical-Surgical Coverage. The Welfare Plan will include Medical-Surgical coverage as required by the B.C. Medical Commission and an Extended Health Benefit Plan equitable to the standard plan provided by the Medical Services Association, including Vision Care coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Effective July 1, 1984, the co- insurance rate for hospitalization will be incorporated into the Extended Health Benefit coverage to a maximum of $8.50 per day. Revised Coverage under the Extended Health Plan effective February 1, 1999: The lifetime maximum benefit under the EHB Plan is $300,000. Annual deductible for employee and family $60 per calendar year which will apply effective January 1, 2020.
1) Foot orthotics - $300 per employee or eligible dependent per calendar year. Orthopedic shoes - $400 per adult and $200 per dependent child, per calendar year.
2) Hearing Aid coverage - maximum benefit payable during a three year calendar year period is $600 per member or dependent child. Payment will be made for maintenance, batteries or recharge devices or other such accessories.
3) Physiotherapist, Massage Therapist, Naturopaths, Occupational Therapists, and Chiropractors – up to a combined maximum of $500 per employee or dependent per calendar year...
4) Clinical Psychologist - maximum of $500 per employee or dependent per calendar year.
5) Acupuncture treatment - maximum of $200 per employee or dependent per calendar year. Applies to any professional licensed to perform acupuncture in British Columbia.
6) Vision care coverage - maximum of $450 per employee or dependent within a 24 month calendar year period. Eye examinations are included in the vision care coverage amount.
7) Out of province travel limit is $2500 per claim.
8) Podiatrist; $100 per person per calendar year.
9) Speech Language Pathologist; $100 per person per calendar year.
Medical-Surgical Coverage. The Welfare Plan will include Medical-Surgical coverage as required by the B.C. Medical Commission and an Extended Health Benefit Plan equitable to the standard plan provided by the Medical Services Association, including Vision Care coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Effective July 1, 1984, the co- insurance rate for hospitalization will be incorporated into the Extended Health Benefit coverage to a maximum of $8.50 per day. Revised Coverage under the Extended Health Plan effective February 1, 1999:
1) Foot orthotics - $250 per employee or eligible dependent per calendar year. Orthopedic shoes - $400 per employee or adult dependent and $200 per dependent child, per calendar year.
2) Hearing Aid coverage - maximum benefit payable during a three-year calendar year period is $600 per dependent child. Payment will be made for maintenance, batteries or recharge devices or other such accessories.
3) Physiotherapist and Massage Practitioner – maximum of $300 per employee or dependent per calendar year...
4) Clinical Psychologist - maximum of $350 per employee or dependent per calendar year.
5) Acupuncture treatment - maximum of $150 per employee or dependent per calendar year. Applies to any professional licensed to perform acupuncture in British Columbia.
6) Vision care coverage - maximum of $400 per employee or dependent within a 24 month calendar year period.
Medical-Surgical Coverage. The Welfare Plan will include Medical-Surgical coverage as required by the B.C. Medical Commission and an Extended Health Benefit Plan equitable to the standard plan provided by the Medical Services Association, including Vision Care coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Effective July 1, 1984, the co-insurance rate for hospitalization will be incorporated into the Extended Health Benefit coverage to a maximum of $8.50 per day. Effective May 1, 2017, the maximum payable amount on Vision Care will be increased to $450 per person in any 24 calendar month period. Effective May 1, 1998, the maximum benefit payable on fees for clinical psychologists will be increased to $350 per member or dependent in any calendar year. Effective May 1, 1998, “The maximum benefit payable of $150 per member or dependent in any calendar year will apply to any professional licensed to perform acupuncture in British Columbia.” Effective May 1, 2017, hearing aids prescribed by an ear, nose, and throat specialist, up to a maximum of $600, per person over a period of 2 years. Repairs, batteries and recharging devices are included in this maximum. Effective May 1, 2017, the maximum benefit payable for foot orthotics will be $300 per person in a calendar year. Effective May 1, 2008 the extended health lifetime maximum will increase to $300,000 per person. Paramedical Pooling: Licensed physiotherapists, licensed massage therapists, licensed naturopaths, licensed occupational therapist, and licensed chiropractors up to a combined maximum of $500 per person in a benefit year. Effective May 1, 2017, the deductible will be increased to $60 each calendar year, per person or family.
Medical-Surgical Coverage. The Welfare Plan will include Medical-Surgical coverage as required by the B.C. Medical Commission and an Extended Health Benefit Plan equitable to the standard plan provided by the Medical Services Association, including Vision Care coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Effective July 1, 1984, the co-insurance rate for hospitalization will be incorporated into the Extended Health Benefit coverage to a maximum of $8.50 per day. Effective January 1, 1998, the maximum payable amount on Vision Care will be increased to $300 per person in any 24 calendar month period. Effective May 1, 1998, the maximum benefit payable on fees for clinical psychologists will be increased to $350 per member or dependent in any calendar year. Effective May 1, 1998, “The maximum benefit payable of $150 per member or dependent in any calendar year will apply to any professional licensed to perform acupuncture in British Columbia.” Effective May 1, 1998, the maximum benefit payable on fees for physiotherapist and massage practitioner will be increased to a combined maximum of $300 per member or dependent in any calendar year. Effective May 1, 1998, the maximum benefit payable on fees for hearing aids for children (including maintenance, batteries or recharging devices or other such accessories) will be increased up to $600 per child every three calendar years. Effective May 1, 1998, a new provision covering fees for foot orthotics up to a maximum of $250 per member or dependent in any calendar year will be added. Effective January 1, 2000, the maximum payable amount on vision care will be increased to $350 per person in any 24 calendar month period. Effective May 1, 2008 the extended health lifetime maximum will increase to $300,000 per person.
Medical-Surgical Coverage. The Welfare Plan will include Medical-Surgical cov- erage as required by the B.C. Medical Commission. An Extended Health Benefit Plan with coverage as per the 1999 Blue Cross Pulp and Paper Industry brochure as updated through the August 28th, 1998 Memorandum of Agreement. Which includes Vision Care coverage for employees and eligible dependents will also form pan of this Labour Agreement. Effective July 1st, 1984, the co-insurance rate for hospitalization will be incorporated into the Extended Health Benefit coverage to a maximum of $8.50 per day.
Medical-Surgical Coverage. A. Each employee and his/her family shall be provided with:
1. New Jersey State Health Benefits-family coverage 2. Prescription Plan – family coverage through N.J. State Health Benefits
Medical-Surgical Coverage. A. Health and Prescription Insurance Each employee and his/her family shall be provided with coverage under the State Health Benefits Plan as implemented by the Township in or about May 2002, including the prescription plans contained therein.
B. The Township reserves the right to change insurance carriers provided that prior written notice is given to the FOP, including notice of any and all proposed changes in the level of benefits provided in such coverage; and provided further that the level of benefits is equal to or greater than the level of benefits which exist under the plans currently in effect. In determining the existing level of benefits, the existing plan is recognized to be the New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan as implemented by the Township in or about May, 2002, including the prescription plans contained therein and the dental plan in effect on or about that date, including the provision for pediatric dental care for children ages 2 through 12.
C. The Township will provide for dental coverage for employees.
D. The Township will co-pay (50/50) dental coverage for family members.
E. Full-time unit members shall be eligible for an annual health insurance wavier rebate of $1,200/full calendar year, pro-rated for a partial calendar year, for that period of time during which the employee does not receive any portion of the Township paid health coverage. The employee must provide proof of the existence of alternative equivalent health coverage at the beginning of any such period and the continuation thereof for any period for which this rebate is claimed. Payment under this provision shall be made during the month of December for the preceding calendar year. Such rebate will not be paid for any period during which the unit member is not qualified for, or before a unit member qualifies for coverage under the Township insurance coverage.
