Staff Benefits. 28.1 The present Staff Benefits consisting of the Staff Member Life Insurance Plan, Dependent Life Insurance Plan, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan, Extended Life Insurance Plan, Long Term Disability Income Plan, Group Supplementary Health Benefits, Dental Plan and The University of Manitoba Pension Plan, shall continue to cover eligible employees for the duration of this Collective Agreement unless changed by a recommendation of the Staff Benefits Committee, which shall contain representative representation from CAW and approval of the Board of Governors.
Staff Benefits. The present staff benefits currently in effect consisting of the Group Term Life Insurance, Group Term Dependent Insurance, Group Health Insurance Renewable Term, Basic AD&D, Voluntary AD&D, Dental Service Plan (part-time), University of Manitoba Long Term Disability Income Plan, University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993), shall continue to cover eligible employees for the duration of this Collective Agreement unless changed by a recommendation of the Staff Benefits Committee and approval of the Board of Governors.
Staff Benefits. 7.1.1 The present staff benefits consisting of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993), Group Term Life Insurance Plan, Group Term Dependent Insurance Plan, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Basic), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Voluntary), University of Manitoba Long-Term Disability Income Plan, Group Health Insurance Policy 20778 GH (including the Health Care Spending Account), Group Dental Plan Policy 67000, and the University Employee Assistance Program shall continue to cover eligible Members for the duration of this Agreement.
7.1.1.1 The Health Care Spending Account annual maximum shall be:
i) $600.00, effective April 1, 2013;
ii) $650.00, effective April 1, 2014;
iii) $725.00, effective April 1, 2015.
7.1.2 The Staff Benefits Committee shall include five (5) representatives appointed by the Association.
7.1.3 All Members shall receive a summary of all benefits mentioned in s. 7.1.1 hereof.
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16.01 The University maintains the master contracts or plan texts. The Union will be provided with a copy of either upon request. The Employer shall continue to make available to the employees the plans as outlined below in accordance with the policies and regulations for and regarding such plans as laid down by the Employer. This shall include Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Semi-Private Hospital, Supplementary Medical, and the Revised Pension Plan of Queen’s University. Should it intend to amend or change any of the said plans, the Employer will discuss such amendments or changes with the Union. Furthermore, if there should occur any increase in the share of cost of these plans paid by the University, as outlined below, for any other group in the University, such changes would automatically apply to the employees covered by this Collective Agreement.
a) Revised Pension Plan of Queen's University (the “Pension Plan”):
(i) The University's contribution to the Minimum Guarantee Fund shall be as determined by a valuation prepared by the Pension Plan's actuaries. Such contribution shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Pension Benefits Act, RSO 1990, c P.8, as amended from time to time (hereinafter, the “Pension Benefits Act”) and also shall not exceed the maximum amount that is permitted under the Income Tax Act, RSO 1990, c P.8, as amended from time to time (hereinafter, the “Income Tax Act”).
(ii) The Pension Plan will be amended to reflect the changes outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement signed August 6, 2011 and to reflect required employee money purchase contribution rates as follows: Up to the Canada Pension Plan Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings 5.0% 5.5% 6.0% 6.5% 7% Above the Canada Pension Plan Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings 6.6% 7.2% 7.8% 8.4% 9% b) Long Term Disability Income Plan (100% paid by employee):
(i) Any new full-time continuing employees in C.U.P.E. Local 254 will be required, unless otherwise adequately covered, to enrol in the Long Term Disability Insurance Plan. It is understood that when a bargaining unit member of C.U.P.E. Local 254 is placed on LTD, their position will be held for a period of up to 3 years.
(ii) Employees age 65 and over are not eligible for coverage under this plan, so Employees will not be required to remain enrolled in the Long Term Disability Plan 6 months prior to their normal retirement date.
(iii) The Union will be notified by the Employer when LTD applicatio...
Staff Benefits. 17.1 The present staff benefits consisting of the Group Life Insurance Plan, Long Term Disability Income Plan, Group Supplementary Health Benefits, Dental Plan, Travel Health Plan, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and The University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan, shall not be diminished during the term of this Collective Agreement without the agreement of the Association. Changes to these staff benefits shall not occur unless as follows:
(a) In the case of changes to the Group Life Insurance Plan, Long Term Disability Plan, and AD&D Insurance, by a recommendation of the Joint Employee Benefits Committee and approved by the Board of Regents.
(b) In the case of changes to the Group Supplementary Health Benefits, Dental Plan, and Travel Health Plan, by agreement of the Parties through the Flex Benefits negotiating process.
(c) In the case of changes negotiated by the Parties to the eligibility and employee contribution requirements of the University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan, by the approval of the Board of Regents.
(d) In the case of changes to all other aspects of the University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan, by the approval of the Board of Trustees of the University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan.
17.2 The Employer shall provide access to comprehensive information on all benefits mentioned in Clause 17.1 on the Human Resources website. Upon request, a written copy shall be provided to Employees.
17.3 The Association shall be supplied with an up-to-date master copy and revisions thereto of plans and contracts relevant to the staff benefits mentioned in Clause 17.1.
17.3.1 Upon request, and subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees of the University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan, the Employer shall provide the President of the Association with a copy of each actuarial report on the pension fund as well as any other actuarial tests and valuations performed for any reason at the request of the Board of Trustees or a third party to this Agreement.
Staff Benefits. When an employee has been granted leave of absence without pay for a period of more than 30 consecutive calendar days, the Employer shall discontinue its share of any premiums or contributions to any of the staff benefit programmes. However, the employee can make arrangements with Human Resources for continuation of any such plans by paying the full premium or contribution themselves.
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(i) Effective July 1, 2012, the definition of eligible dependent children will change to - under age 25- and enrolled and in full-time attendance at an accredited educational institution which provides a recognized certificate of accreditation on completion, or - incapable of self-support due to mental or physical infirmity which began while the Child was covered as the Employee's Dependent.
Staff Benefits. 01 All employees under this Agreement will be provided with Staff Benefits as outlined in Appendix E, and with any associated literature or information as contained in pamphlets or recorded in the Western News from time to time.
Staff Benefits. 15.1 The present staff benefits consisting of the Group Life Insurance Plan, Long Term Disability Plan, Group Supplementary Health Benefits, Dental Plan, Travel Health Plan, Homeowners/Tenants Insurance and The University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan, shall continue to cover eligible employees for the duration of this Collective Agreement unless changed by a recommendation of the Joint Employee Benefits Committee or the Board of Trustees and approval by the Board of Regents.
15.1.1 In addition to the above benefits, the parties have negotiated the inclusion of employer paid benefits as follows:
a) Vision care benefits of $250 every twenty-four months for all eligible full-time and part- time employees. This plan is available for employees and dependents under the same eligibility definitions as currently in use for the Extended Health and Dental plans. Coverage will include prescription lenses and eye examinations.
b) Annual maximum dental coverage to $1,500 per eligible employee and dependent.
c) A life-time maximum orthodontic coverage of $1,600 eligible employee and dependent.
d) Effective January 1, 2015, an increase of $50 to the Health Spending Account as defined above to a maximum of $350 per eligible employee per calendar year. Any health expenditure that is in excess of the basic Health and Dental plan expenses (including deductibles or co-payment amounts) or medical and dental expenses which are not covered under the basic Health and Dental plans but are considered tax deductible by the Canada Revenue Agency, shall be eligible for reimbursement under the HSA.
e) Physiotherapy; Athletic Therapy; Chiropractic; Occupational Therapy; Massage Therapy; and Acupuncture, for a combined maximum coverage of $500 per eligible person per calendar year.
f) Wellness/Sustainability Account of $100 per calendar year. This benefit is in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency rules and will be a taxable benefit.
15.2 The Employer shall provide each employee with a summary of all benefits mentioned in Clause 15.1 at the time of hire and thereafter upon request.
15.3 The Union shall be supplied with an up-to-date master copy and revisions thereto of plans and contracts relevant to the staff benefits mentioned in Clause 15.1.
15.4 Within five (5) working days of receipt of same, the Employer shall provide the Business Manager of the Union with a copy of each actuarial report on the pension fund as well as any other actuarial tests and valuations performed for any...
Staff Benefits. 39.1 The Employer shall pay eighty percent (80%) of the cost of premiums for the Group Insurance Plan (“the Plan”) with the exception of the Long Term Disability Plan (“LTD”). Employees who elect to participate in the Plan must pay for 100% of LTD premiums, which will result in a tax-free benefit, and for twenty percent (20%) of all other premiums. The Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the Employee Assistance Program.
39.2 There shall be no reduction in the level of benefits provided to members of the bargaining unit during the term of this collective agreement without the written consent of the union, which shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect for the plan being a Company-wide plan.
