Public Service Health Care Plan Directive - April 1, 2006

This Directive was developed in partnership by employer and bargaining agent representatives at the National Joint Council. Its provisions form part of the collective agreements of the participating parties under the By-Laws of the National Joint Council. The provisions also apply to persons not covered by collective agreements as indicated in the Directive or by employer policy.

For more information on the National Joint Council, visit their web site at
http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca.


General


Definitions


Eligibility


Commencement, Amendment and Termination of Coverage


Contributions


Available Coverage


Plan Provisions


Extended Health Provision


Extended Health Provision - Drug Benefit


Extended Health Provision - Vision Care Benefit


Extended Health Provision - Medical Practitioners Benefit


Extended Health Provision - Miscellaneous Expense Benefit


Extended Health Provision - Dental Benefit


Extended Health Provision - Out of Province Benefit


Hospital Provision


Basic Health Care Provision


Hospital (Outside Canada) Provision


Summary of Maximum Eligible Expenses


Schedule I - Participating Employers


Schedule II - Employers Withdrawn from the PSHCP


Schedule III - Designated Persons, Boards and Agencies


Schedule IV - Recognised Ongoing Pension Benefits


Schedule V - Monthly Contribution Rates


Schedule VI - Full Employer-Paid Coverage


Schedule VII - Life-Sustaining Drugs