Common use of PORTABILITY OF BENEFITS Clause in Contracts

PORTABILITY OF BENEFITS. 14.01 A Resident who is on an educational rotation approved by the Program Director shall be entitled to portability of benefits specified below among Employers in which RDBC is certified as bargaining agent, or any other Employer mutually agreed upon by the parties to this Agreement. 14.02 The Employer in which the Resident has accumulated benefits shall be called Employer A, and the Employer recognizing such benefits shall be called Employer B. (a) Vacation leave earned but not taken during previous appointment and accumulated at Employer A shall be credited by Employer B. (b) Medical, Extended Health, and Dental shall be portable from Employer A to Employer B whether or not Employer B is a signatory of this Agreement, and appropriate arrangements shall be made to ensure continuity of coverage throughout the term of the appointment. 14.03 Benefits superior to those provided by the Agreement shall not be portable. 14.04 When a Resident is appointed to a Residency Program, in an immediately succeeding Academic Year without a break in the continuity of their training Program at an Employer where RDBC is certified, and which is a member of HEABC, their prior appointment with any Employer covered by the Agreement will be deemed to provide for portability and continuity of benefits contained in Articles 10 and 15. ARTICLE 15 - MEDICAL, EXTENDED HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN, GROUP LIFE AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY 15.01 The Employer agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for basic medical coverage for Residents and their dependents under a plan approved by the Medical Services Commission of B.C., or pay the equivalent of the cost of the B.C. Medical Services Plan premiums to private health insurers on behalf of those Residents who are working on employment visas at Employers covered by this Agreement. 15.02 Membership in the plan is a condition of continuing appointment for Residents who are not members or dependents of members of another approved medical plan. 15.03 A dependent of a Resident is a spouse (including common-law), child, adopted child, or legal xxxx, who is so classified for income tax purposes. If the plan agrees, the Resident may pay the full premium for non-dependents through payroll deduction.

PORTABILITY OF BENEFITS. 14.01 A Resident who is on an educational rotation approved by the Program Director shall be entitled to portability of benefits specified below among Employers in which RDBC PAR-BC is certified as bargaining agent, or any other Employer mutually agreed upon by the parties to this Agreement. 14.02 The Employer in which the Resident has accumulated benefits shall be called Employer A, and the Employer recognizing such benefits shall be called Employer B. (a) Vacation leave earned but not taken during previous appointment and accumulated at Employer A shall be credited by Employer B. (b) Medical, Extended Health, and Dental shall be portable from Employer A to Employer B whether or not Employer B is a signatory of this Agreement, and appropriate arrangements shall be made to ensure continuity of coverage throughout the term of the appointment. 14.03 Benefits superior to those provided by the Agreement shall not be portable. 14.04 When For the purpose of the portability and continuity of Article 10 and Article 15, when a Resident is appointed to a Residency Program, in an immediately succeeding Academic Year without a break in the continuity of their training Program at in an Employer where RDBC PAR-BC is certified, and which is a member of HEABC, their his/her prior appointment with any Employer covered by the Agreement will be deemed to provide for portability and continuity of benefits contained in Articles 10 and 15. ARTICLE 15 - MEDICAL, EXTENDED HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN, AND GROUP LIFE AND LONG-TERM DISABILITYLIFE 15.01 The Employer agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for basic medical coverage for Residents and their dependents dependants under a plan approved by the Medical Services Commission of B.C., or pay the equivalent of the cost of the B.C. Medical Services Plan premiums to private health insurers on behalf of those Residents who are working on employment visas at Employers covered by this Agreement. 15.02 Membership in the plan is a condition of continuing appointment for Residents who are not members or dependents dependants of members of another approved medical plan. 15.03 A dependent of a Resident dependant is a spouse (including common-law), child, adopted child, or legal xxxx, who is so classified for income tax purposes. If the plan agrees, the Resident may pay the full premium for non-dependents dependants through payroll deduction. 15.04 Prior to January 1, 2013, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for extended health benefit coverage for Residents and their dependants under the existing Pacific Blue Cross plan or any other plan providing equivalent coverage. Effective January 1, 2013, the Employer will pay ninety percent (90%) of the monthly premium and the Resident will pay ten percent (10%) of the monthly premium; the deductible for extended health benefit coverage will be increased from $25.00 to $75.00. The plan benefits will include: i) The maximum lifetime amount payable per eligible Resident or eligible dependant shall be unlimited; and, ii) The allowance for vision care will be $225.00 every twenty-four (24) months per eligible Resident or eligible dependant; and, iii) The allowance for hearing aids will be $600.00 every forty-eight (48) months per eligible Resident or eligible dependant. iv) The Extended Health Direct Pay Card similar to "Bluenet". v) A Medical Referral Transportation Benefit" comparable to standard plans that provide coverage for out-of-town travel for a Resident or dependant who is referred to a specialist or is referred for medical treatment. vi) Reinstatement of PharmaCare-tie in effective January 1, 2013 on prescription drugs, maintain exclusion of lifestyle drugs, add reference to low-cost alternatives and referenced-based priced drugs. vii) Contraceptives (including oral, injectables and IUD) effective January 1, 2013. 15.05 The Employer will pay all the monthly premiums for a dental plan. Effective January 1, 2013, the Employer will pay ninety percent (90%) of the monthly premium and the Resident will pay ten percent (10%) of the monthly premiums for dental benefits. i) One hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the basic existing plan "A"; ii) Sixty percent (60%) of the cost of the extended plan "B" and; iii) Sixty percent (60%) of the cost of the extended plan "C" (Orthodontic Plan) subject to a lifetime maximum payment of $2,750.00 per eligible Resident or eligible dependant with no run-offs for claims after Termination of employment. A Resident is eligible for orthodontic services under plan "C" after twelve (12) months' participation in the plan. The dental plan will cover Residents and their eligible dependants under the Pacific Blue Cross plan, or any other plan providing equivalent coverage. 15.06 The Dental Plan shall cover Residents, their spouses (including common law) and children who are eligible and acceptable to the plan, provided they are not enrolled in another comparable plan. 15.07 Effective January 1, 2013, the Employer will no longer provide long-term disability coverage. Each Resident shall purchase and maintain his/her own long-term disability coverage at his/her cost. A Resident who is currently in receipt of benefits under the Long-Term Disability Plan in effect at December 31, 2012 will continue to receive benefits under the Plan for as long as they continue to meet the definition of disability under the Plan. A Resident who has established a date of disability prior to January 1, 2013 will continue to be eligible for benefits under the Plan. 15.08 Regular full-time and regular part-time Residents shall, upon completion of three (3) months' employment, become members of a Group Life Insurance Plan. 15.09 A common-law spouse includes a person living with a Resident as a spousal partner for a period of not less than one (1) year. 15.10 Upon Termination of employment, all health and welfare benefits (except MSP) to which a Resident is entitled shall terminate. 15.11 Coverage under the above Plans becomes effective from the first day of the calendar month following the date of enrolment.

PORTABILITY OF BENEFITS. 14.01 A Resident who is on an educational rotation approved by the Program Director shall be entitled to portability of benefits specified below among Employers in which RDBC is certified as bargaining agent, or any other Employer mutually agreed upon by the parties to this Agreement. 14.02 The Employer in which the Resident has accumulated benefits shall be called Employer A, and the Employer recognizing such benefits shall be called Employer B. (a) Vacation leave earned but not taken during previous appointment and accumulated at Employer A shall be credited by Employer B. (b) Medical, Extended Health, and Dental shall be portable from Employer A to Employer B whether or not Employer B is a signatory of this Agreement, and appropriate arrangements shall be made to ensure continuity of coverage throughout the term of the appointment. 14.03 Benefits superior to those provided by the Agreement shall not be portable. 14.04 When a Resident is appointed to a Residency Program, in an immediately succeeding Academic Year without a break in the continuity of their training Program at an Employer where RDBC is certified, and which is a member of HEABC, their prior appointment with any Employer covered by the Agreement will be deemed to provide for portability and continuity of benefits contained in Articles 10 and 15. ARTICLE 15 - MEDICAL, EXTENDED HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN, GROUP LIFE AND LONG-LONG- TERM DISABILITY 15.01 The Employer agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for basic medical coverage for Residents and their dependents under a plan approved by the Medical Services Commission of B.C., or pay the equivalent of the cost of the B.C. Medical Services Plan premiums to private health insurers on behalf of those Residents who are working on employment visas at Employers covered by this Agreement.Services 15.02 Membership in the plan is a condition of continuing appointment for Residents who are not members or dependents of members of another approved medical plan. 15.03 A dependent of a Resident is a spouse (including common-law), child, adopted child, or legal xxxx, who is so classified for income tax purposes. If the plan agrees, the Resident may pay the full premium for non-dependents through payroll deduction.

PORTABILITY OF BENEFITS. ‌ 14.01 A Resident who is on an educational rotation approved by the Program Director shall be entitled to portability of benefits specified below among Employers in which RDBC is certified as bargaining agent, or any other Employer mutually agreed upon by the parties to this Agreement. 14.02 The Employer in which the Resident has accumulated benefits shall be called Employer A, and the Employer recognizing such benefits shall be called Employer B. (a) Vacation leave earned but not taken during previous appointment and accumulated at Employer A shall be credited by Employer B. (b) Medical, Extended Health, and Dental shall be portable from Employer A to Employer B whether or not Employer B is a signatory of this Agreement, and appropriate arrangements shall be made to ensure continuity of coverage throughout the term of the appointment. 14.03 Benefits superior to those provided by the Agreement shall not be portable. 14.04 When a Resident is appointed to a Residency Program, in an immediately succeeding Academic Year without a break in the continuity of their training Program at an Employer where RDBC is certified, and which is a member of HEABC, their prior appointment with any Employer covered by the Agreement will be deemed to provide for portability and continuity of benefits contained in Articles 10 and 15. ARTICLE 15 - MEDICAL, EXTENDED HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN, GROUP LIFE AND LONG-LONG- TERM DISABILITYDISABILITY‌ 15.01 The Employer agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for basic medical coverage for Residents and their dependents under a plan approved by the Medical Services Commission of B.C., or pay the equivalent of the cost of the B.C. Medical Services Plan premiums to private health insurers on behalf of those Residents who are working on employment visas at Employers covered by this Agreement.Services 15.02 Membership in the plan is a condition of continuing appointment for Residents who are not members or dependents of members of another approved medical plan. 15.03 A dependent of a Resident is a spouse (including common-law), child, adopted child, or legal xxxx, who is so classified for income tax purposes. If the plan agrees, the Resident may pay the full premium for non-dependents through payroll deduction.

PORTABILITY OF BENEFITS. 14.01 A Resident who is on an educational rotation approved by the Program Director shall be entitled to portability of benefits specified below among Employers in which RDBC is certified as bargaining agent, or any other Employer mutually agreed upon by the parties to this Agreement.Agreement.‌ 14.02 The Employer in which the Resident has accumulated benefits shall be called Employer A, and the Employer recognizing such benefits shall be called Employer B. (a) Vacation leave earned but not taken during previous appointment and accumulated at Employer A shall be credited by Employer B. (b) Medical, Extended Health, and Dental shall be portable from Employer A to Employer B whether or not Employer B is a signatory of this Agreement, and appropriate arrangements shall be made to ensure continuity of coverage throughout the term of the appointment. 14.03 Benefits superior to those provided by the Agreement shall not be portable. 14.04 When a Resident is appointed to a Residency Program, in an immediately succeeding Academic Year without a break in the continuity of their training Program at an Employer where RDBC is certified, and which is a member of HEABC, their prior appointment with any Employer covered by the Agreement will be deemed to provide for portability and continuity of benefits contained in Articles 10 and 15. ARTICLE 15 - MEDICAL, EXTENDED HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN, GROUP LIFE AND LONG-LONG- TERM DISABILITY 15.01 The Employer agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for basic medical coverage for Residents and their dependents under a plan approved by the Medical Services Commission of B.C., or pay the equivalent of the cost of the B.C. Medical Services Plan premiums to private health insurers on behalf of those Residents who are working on employment visas at Employers covered by this Agreement.Services 15.02 Membership in the plan is a condition of continuing appointment for Residents who are not members or dependents of members of another approved medical plan. 15.03 A dependent of a Resident is a spouse (including common-law), child, adopted child, or legal xxxx, who is so classified for income tax purposes. If the plan agrees, the Resident may pay the full premium for non-dependents through payroll deduction.

PORTABILITY OF BENEFITS. 14.01 A Resident who is on an educational rotation approved by the Program Director shall be entitled to portability of benefits specified below among Employers in which RDBC PAR-BC is certified as bargaining agent, or any other Employer mutually agreed upon by the parties to this Agreement. 14.02 The Employer in which the Resident has accumulated benefits shall be called Employer A, and the Employer recognizing such benefits shall be called Employer B. (a) Vacation leave earned but not taken during previous appointment and accumulated at Employer A shall be credited by Employer B. (b) Medical, Extended Health, and Dental shall be portable from Employer A to Employer B whether or not Employer B is a signatory of this Agreement, and appropriate arrangements shall be made to ensure continuity of coverage throughout the term of the appointment. 14.03 Benefits superior to those provided by the Agreement shall not be portable. 14.04 When For the purpose of the portability and continuity of Article 10 and Article 15, when a Resident is appointed to a Residency Program, in an immediately succeeding Academic Year without a break in the continuity of their training Program at in an Employer where RDBC PAR-BC is certified, and which is a member of HEABC, their his/her prior appointment with any Employer covered by the Agreement Employer(s) will be deemed to provide for portability and continuity of benefits contained in Articles 10 and 15. ARTICLE 15 - MEDICAL, EXTENDED HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN, AND GROUP LIFE AND LONG-TERM DISABILITYLIFE 15.01 The Employer agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for basic medical coverage for Residents and their dependents dependants under a plan approved by the Medical Services Commission of B.C., or pay the equivalent of the cost of the B.C. Medical Services Plan premiums to private health insurers on behalf of those Residents who are working on employment visas at Employers covered by this Agreement.B.C. 15.02 Membership in the plan is a condition of continuing appointment for Residents who are not members or dependents dependants of members of another approved medical plan. 15.03 A dependent of a Resident is a spouse (including common-law), child, adopted child, or legal xxxx, who is so classified for income tax purposes. If the plan agrees, the Resident may pay the full premium for non-dependents dependants through payroll deduction. 15.04 Prior to January 1, 2013, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for extended health benefit coverage for Residents and their dependants under the existing Pacific Blue Cross plan or any other plan providing equivalent coverage. Effective January 1, 2013, the Employer will pay ninety percent (90%) of the monthly premium and the Resident will pay ten percent (10%) of the monthly premium; the deductible for extended health benefit coverage will be increased from $25.00 to $75.00. The plan benefits will include: i) The maximum lifetime amount payable per eligible Resident or eligible dependant shall be unlimited; and, ii) The allowance for vision care will be $225.00 every twenty-four (24) months per eligible Resident or eligible dependant; and, iii) The allowance for hearing aids will be $600.00 every forty-eight (48) months per eligible Resident or eligible dependant. iv) The Extended Health Direct Pay Card similar to "Bluenet". v) A Medical Referral Transportation Benefit" comparable to standard plans that provide coverage for out-of-town travel for a Resident or dependent who is referred to a specialist or is referred for medical treatment. vi) Reinstatement of Pharmacare-tie in effective January 1, 2013 on prescription drugs, maintain exclusion of lifestyle drugs, add reference to low-cost alternatives and referenced-based priced drugs. vii) Contraceptives (including oral, injectables and IUD) effective January 1, 2013. 15.05 The Employer will pay all the monthly premiums for a dental plan. Effective January 1, 2013, the Employer will pay ninety percent (90%) of the monthly premium and the Resident will pay ten percent (10%) of the monthly premiums for dental benefits. i) One hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the basic existing plan "A"; ii) Sixty percent (60%) of the cost of the extended plan "B" and; iii) Sixty percent (60%) of the cost of the extended plan "C" (Orthodontic Plan) subject to a lifetime maximum payment of $2,750.00 per eligible Resident or eligible dependant with no run-offs for claims after Termination of employment. A Resident is eligible for orthodontic services under plan "C" after twelve (12) months' participation in the plan. The dental plan will cover Residents and their eligible dependants under the Pacific Blue Cross plan, or any other plan providing equivalent coverage. 15.06 The Dental Plan shall cover Residents, their spouses (including common law) and children who are eligible and acceptable to the plan, provided they are not enrolled in another comparable plan. 15.07 Effective January 1, 2013, the Employer will no longer provide long-term disability coverage. Each Resident shall purchase and maintain his/her own long-term disability coverage at his/her cost. A Resident who is currently in receipt of benefits under the Long-Term Disability Plan in effect at December 31, 2012 will continue to receive benefits under the Plan for as long as they continue to meet the definition of disability under the Plan. A Resident who has established a date of disability prior to January 1, 2013 will continue to be eligible for benefits under the Plan. 15.08 Regular full-time and regular part-time Residents shall, upon completion of three (3) months' employment, become members of a Group Life Insurance Plan. 15.09 A common-law spouse includes a person living with a Resident as a spousal partner for a period of not less than one (1) year. 15.10 Upon Termination of employment, all health and welfare benefits (except MSP) to which a Resident is entitled shall terminate. 15.11 Coverage under the above Plans becomes effective from the first day of the calendar month following the date of enrolment.