Effective December 9 2021, your benefit plan incorporated the following changes:

• Expanded Mental Health Benefits – Maximum coverage of $3,000 per person (including eligible dependents) per benefit year, in total for services received by registered psychologists, social workers and psychotherapists.
• Improved Dental Claims Process – The University will allow assignment of dental claims to the dental office, where available. Unifor Unit 3 members will pay the dental office the difference between the total bill and the amount paid by the McMaster plan.
• Hearing Aids – Coverage of 100% of the costs of hearing aids prescribed by an ear, nose and throat specialist, up to a maximum of $500 per person per ear over a period of three benefit years. Repairs are included in this maximum.
• Vision Care – 100% of the cost of prescription glasses, contact lenses or laser eye correction surgery up to a maximum of $400 per person every 24 months.
• Massage Therapy – Doctor prescription required for massage therapy
• Occupational Therapists – Maximum coverage of $500 per person (including eligible dependents) per benefit year for the services received by a licensed occupational therapist.

Paid time off is detailed in the Unifor, Unit 3 Collective Agreement.