WCB – Alberta (Millard Health) Collective Agreement 2021-2024

Article 41: Health Benefits

1. Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
   1. This plan provides basic coverage for medical and hospital expenses.
   2. Where premiums are required, Employees pay the full premium for this plan.
2. Extended Medical, Dental, Vision Care Plans and Health or Wellness Spending Account
   1. Extended Medical Plan
      This plan provides for partial coverage for prescription drugs and supplementary hospital and medical expenses.
   2. Dental Plan
      This plan provides coverage for basic dental work and partial reimbursement for major work such as crowns and bridges. An option is available for orthodontics.
   3. Vision Care Plan
      This plan provides partial coverage for the purchase or repair of glasses or contact lenses, and optical examinations.
   4. Health or Wellness Spending Account
      This plan provides an amount to be used for discretionary health or wellness claims.
3. Notwithstanding Article 41.02, limitations to benefits and other provisions of these plans will be determined solely by the Employer Policy and the contract with the carrier.
4. This article applies only to permanent and long-term temporary Employees.
5. The Employer will pay the full amount of the claims and administration costs for these plans as outlined in the contract with the carrier, including any increases.