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GREAT NEWS
MEDICAL & BENEFIT PLAN IMPROVEMENTS JANUARY 1, 2008
- For Covered Members -
| CATEGORY OF BENEFIT |
PREVIOUS PLAN COVERAGE |
CURRENT BENEFIT AFTER IMPROVEMENT |
| Dental Benefit Maximums |
Parts A and B combined
$1,500 per year
Part C $2,000 lifetime |
Parts A and B combined
$3,000 per year
Part C $3,000 lifetime |
| Dental Part A |
90% |
100% |
| Dental Part B |
50% |
60% |
Extended Health Care
(EHC) Deductible
+ Coverage |
$100 ded. per year
80% to $1,000
over $1,000 at 100%
$25,000 max. per year
$100,000 max. lifetime |
$0 deductible
80% of drugs
100% of remaining items
add contraceptive drugs
add erectile dysfunction drugs |
| Orthotics |
one per lifetime |
$200 per year |
Eye Glasses
Vision Benefit) |
80% of $300 every 24 months |
100% of $500 every
24 months
now includes eyeglasses, contacts,
laser eye surgery
and eye exams |
| Hearing Aids |
$1,000 max. lifetime |
$2,000 every 5 years
includes repairs but
excludes batteries and chargers |
| Registered Counsellors |
Not covered |
add this benefit
$500 per calendar year |
Paramedicals
(physio, chiro, massage
therapy etc.) |
$400 max. per year |
$500 max. per year |
Prostate Marker
blood test |
Not covered |
add this benefit |
| AD & D |
$35,000 per member |
$50,000 per member to match
Life Insurance |
Notes: Additional benefits include MSP, Life Insurance and Wage Indemnity. These improvements are for members covered by our Medical & Benefit Plan. Members who self-pay for their coverage will also see some of the improvements. Any questions please call our Medical & Benefit Plan at 604-437-8598 or 1-800-964-3666.
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