Alberta Health Services Collective Agreement 2024-2028

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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #48

BETWEEN

ALL EMPLOYERS SIGNATORY TO THIS COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

- and -

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

RE: REMOVAL OF WAITING PERIOD FOR THE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 

Effective the first day of the month following ninety (90) days post ratification, the coverage provided under the supplementary benefits plan shall be amended as follows:

  1. Removal of the existing waiting period for Employee Benefit Plans.

  2. Provided the Employee is actively at work and meets the benefit eligibility criteria, coverage shall be: 

    1. Effective the benefit eligibility date for life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
    2. Effective the first day of the month following the benefit eligibility date for health and dental coverage, including access to allocated flex credits.