a) The Board shall administer the Manitoba Teachers’ Society Extended Health Benefit Plan.
For purposes of this Agreement, the word “administer” shall mean and be limited to:
i) enrolling all newly hired eligible members;
ii) deducting required monthly premiums from all enrolled teachers;
iii) remitting premiums to the carrier on a monthly basis on the required form;
iv) reporting all changes in family status to the carrier as reported by individual members of the Division;
v) maintaining a supply of pamphlets, brochures and claim forms for distribution to members upon enrollment and/or upon request as is appropriate. All such materials are to be provided by the carrier;
vi) any other matters agreed to in writing between the parties, from time to time.
b) Except as noted below in (c) and (d), all teachers who are eligible under the terms of the Plan shall be required to participate in the Plan.
c) Where a teacher provides evidence of coverage for Extended Health Benefits through a spousal plan, such member shall be eligible to opt out of this Plan, subject to the terms of this Plan.
d) A teacher who works less than .3 time shall not be required to join the Plan.
e) The obligation of the Division to administer the Plan on behalf of any teacher shall cease upon termination of employment with the Division.
f) Save and except for the express responsibilities set out in this article, the Association acknowledges and agrees that the Board neither has nor assumes any responsibility whatsoever with respect to any aspect of the Extended Health Benefit Plan.
g) The Association shall indemnify and save the Division from any and all losses, costs, liabilities or expenses suffered or sustained by the Division as a result of any claim or legal action arising from the deduction of premiums or exercise of other responsibilities with respect to the Extended Health Benefit Plan.