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Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 107 - City of Hamilton

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spouse's claim is their own Employer's plan. Any amount not paid by the first<br />

payer can then be submitted for consideration to the other spouse's benefit plan<br />

(the second payer).<br />

Claims for dependent children should be submitted first to the benefit plan <strong>of</strong> the<br />

spouse who has the earlier birthday in a calendar year, and second to the other<br />

spouse's benefit plan. When submitting a claim to a second payer, be sure to<br />

include payment details provided by the first payer.<br />

CONVERSION<br />

When you or your dependent leaves the group, application may be made for<br />

conversion to an individual plan. Application for conversion to an individual plan<br />

must be made within 30 days <strong>of</strong> leaving the group.<br />

EHB (EXTENDED HEALTH BENEFITS)<br />

The benefits described below are available to you through Manulife Financial<br />

Extended Health Benefits.<br />

Refer to the "Summary <strong>of</strong> Benefits" for information regarding reimbursement <strong>of</strong><br />

this benefit.<br />

GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

• No medical examination is required.<br />

• Benefits apply anywhere in the world. Reimbursement will be in Canadian<br />

funds up to the reasonable and customary charges for the services<br />

received, plus the rate <strong>of</strong> exchange if any, as determined by Manulife<br />

Financial from the date <strong>of</strong> the last service provided.<br />

• Manulife Financial will not reimburse the difference between what a<br />

hospital charges and what the provincial health plan reimburses for<br />

hospital stays.<br />

• Pre-existing conditions are covered from the moment the Agreement takes<br />

effect, except for dental care as a result <strong>of</strong> an accident.<br />

BENEFITS<br />

1. GENERIC DRUGS - Formulary Three: Drugs purchased on the prescription <strong>of</strong><br />

a medical doctor or dentist, which a pharmacist would not normally dispense<br />

without a prescription, including injected allergy sera and insulin, needles,<br />

syringes and test-tape for use by diabetics. Smoking cessation aids (trans dermal<br />

patches and nicotine gum only) are limited to a 3 months supply per person,<br />

once only. Benefits are not payable for vitamins or vitamin preparations (unless<br />

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