Monday, January 10, 2022
The Pension & Benefits Committee has reviewed the maxima corresponding with the extended health and dental benefit provisions and approved the following changes effective January 1st, 2022:
| Benefit | Provision | Previous Maxima | New Maxima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Health | Counsellor (Psychologist/Social Worker/Psychotherapist) | $943 | $975 |
| All other Paramedical Services/ hearing aids | $743 | $768 | |
| Private duty nursing | $22,517 per year | 23,271 per year | |
| Out-of-pocket cap | $130 single/ $262 family | $133 single/ $267 family | |
| Dental | Basic Services | $2358 | $2466 |
| Major Services | $3553 | $3716 | |
| Orthodontia | $3533 | $3716 | |
| Retiree Life Insurance | Coverage for eligible employees who retire on or after January 1, 2022 | $5700 | $5900 |
What does this mean?
The amount available for reimbursement has increased to the new maxima as outlined above. For example, the coverage for paramedical practitioners (e.g., physiotherapy) has an annual reimbursement maximum of $768, instead of $743 per year.