Benefit Summary

As of March 2024

Life Insurance for Member$100,000
Life Insurance for Spouse$15,000
Life Insurance for Child$10,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment$100,000
Short Term Disability (WI)
– Maximum 26 weeks (combined with EI sick benefits)
$500/Week
Out of Country CoverageUnlimited
Life Insurance for Retired/Active over 65 $10,000
Life Insurance for Spouse $7,500
Life Insurance for Child $5,000
Out of Country Coverage$20,000
Coverage TypeCoverage Amount
Maximum aggregate covered expenses per individual
– (excluding Global Medical Assistance covered expenses and Out-of-Country emergency expenses)
$40,000/year
$2,000 annually reinstated
Prescription Drugs
– ($15/$30 deductible/year; max $10.50 dispensing fee)
100%
Max. $10,000/calendar year
VaccinesCovered
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling

1-877-207-8833

See details below

Best Doctorsaccess to expert medical specialists to make the right decisions about their care.
Critical Illnessno pre-existing conditions or illnesses are covered, only illnesses diagnosed after Jan. 1/2020 *some exclusions apply.
Smoking Cessation$500 max/lifetime per covered person
Hospital – semi private$275/day maximum
Hearing aids$1500/5 year maximum
Vision Care
– Includes one eye exam Maximum $80 every 24 months
$350/24 months
Safety Eyewear (Prescription)
** Provided through Benefits Office and Vision Clinic, Optic House. Contact Benefits Office for form.
$200/24 months
Custom Made Orthotics$500 max/calendar year
Physiotherapist$1000 max/calendar year
Maximum $60/visit
(maximum combined)
Other Healthcare and Paramedical Services
– Chiropractor, Podiatrist, Osteopath, Massage Therapy, Speech Therapy, Acupuncture, Psychologist, Dietician, Naturopath, Chiropodist, Christian Science Practitioner, Masters in Social Work, Registered Psychotherapist
$1,200 max/calendar year
Maximum $80/visit
(maximum combined)
Basic Dental Coverage100% – unlimited
Major Dental Coverage100% – max $1,500/calendar year
Orthodontic Dental Treatment67% – max $3,000 lifetime
Accidental Dental Injury100% – unlimited
Dental fee guide in effect in your province of residence on date treatment is rendered

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