FRONTIER TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

EFFECTIVE PERIOD: 2014/07/01 - 2018/06/30 (EXPIRED)

ARTICLE 27 - BLUE CROSS/EXTENDED HEALTH

a) The Division shall administer the Manitoba Teachers’ Society Extended Health Benefit Plan in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan.

b) For the 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 members,
    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 to 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.

c) Except as noted below in d) and e), all members who are eligible under the terms of the Plan shall be required to participate in the Plan.

d) Where a member provides evidence of coverage for Extended Health benefits through a group spousal plan, such member shall be eligible to opt out of this Plan subject to the terms of this Plan.

e) A member who works less than 0.3 time shall not be required to join the Plan.