Reimbursement:

Coverage is based on reasonable and customary charges.

Percentage Payable:

100%, except 50% for orthopedic shoes that do not form part of a brace or splint

Deductible:

Nil

Lifetime Maximum Benefit:

$250,000 per individual for healthcare

Drugs:

100% with a $6.50 dispensing fee maximum and a calendar year maximum of $250,000 

Lifetime Maximums:

Fertility Drugs to $2,500 per lifetime
Zyban or Champix to $500 per lifetime

Private/Semi-Private Hospital:

None

Ambulance Benefit:

One trip per disability

Out of Hospital Nursing:

$5,000 maximum per calendar year (prior approval required)   

Accidental Dental:

Considered as an Extended Health Care Benefit, Unlimited if treated one year from accident 

Health Practitioners Benefit:

Accredited Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Chiropodist/Podiatrist, Dieticians, Nutritionists and Registered Massage Therapist: $70 per visit to a maximum of $700 per practitioner per calendar year. Where applicable, X-Rays are covered to a maximum of $20 per calendar year for all specialties combined.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (effective May 1, 2016), Psychotherapist and Social Worker (effective July 1, 2020): $150 per visit per practitioner to a combined maximum of $2,000 per calendar year.

Orthopedic Shoes Or Orthotics, Combined:

One pair every 3 years to a maximum of $300

Hearing Care Benefit:

$2,000 every 2 years, excludes repairs or batteries (effective November 1, 2022)

Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies:

Rental of a Wheelchair, Hospital Bed or Breathing Machine

Rental is limited to a maximum of 3 months 

Breast Prosthesis:

Every 2 calendar years

Surgical Brassieres:

2 per calendar year 

Surgical Stockings:

2 pairs every 12 consecutive months

Wigs:

Once per lifetime

Glucometer:

Once per lifetime

FreeStyle Libre & Dexcom G6 and G7 Glucose Monitor and Sensors:

Combined calendar year maximum of $4,000 for all insulin-dependent insured individuals (effective March 1, 2024)

 

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Teamster Local Union 230 Members' Benefit Fund c/o Benefit Plan Administrators
90 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 300 Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3C3