CapitalCare Collective Agreement 2020-2024

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #8

between

CapitalCare
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

-and-

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA 
(hereinafter referred to as the Union)

RE:  ARTICLE 25: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN
 

The parties agree that the Employer will continue to provide the following paramedical practitioner/extended health coverage within the Alberta Blue Cross supplementary health benefits plan or equivalent referred to in Sub-Clause 25.01 (b):

(a) Reimbursement of up to fifty dollars ($50) per visit, to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1000) per practitioner classification each benefit year as listed below:

• Physiotherapist

• Massage therapist 

• Osteopath

• Chiropodist or Podiatrist

• Speech language pathologist
   

(b) Coverage for Chartered Psychologist/Master of Social Work/Addictions Counsellor will not have maximum number of visits or cost per visit but will include coverage for a combined maximum of three thousand dollars ($3000) per participant per benefit year.

(c) Diabetic Supplies
100% coverage for diabetic supplies, on a direct billing basis where possible

• 100% coverage for an insulin pump, on a direct billing basis where possible

• Supplies must be purchased on the written orders of a Health Care Professional
   

(d) Orthotics

• Coverage for foot orthotics to a maximum of $200 per person each benefit year for custom made foot orthotics on the written order of a Health Care Professional. Orthotics solely intended for sports use are not covered.

(e) CPAP

• one hundred percent (100%) direct payment for respiratory equipment (including CPAP machines and supplies).