Share the details with your family so you can make the most of your benefits program. The information provided in this guide is intended to accurately summarize the terms and provisions of the Bargaining Unit Benefits Plan. In the event of any conflict between the contents of this guide and the actual plans, contracts or regulations, the provisions outlined in those documents apply. To enrol for benefits, employees MUST complete the application form s before the deadline to be eligible for benefits when coverage begins.
Benefits are an important part of your total compensation package. There's no cost to you to participate in the Extended Health and Dental Plan. The reimbursements you receive under the plan for eligible items and services are paid for by the employer up to plan limits. The Employee Basic Group Life Insurance plan provides employee life insurance at a reasonable group premium rate and a portion of your premium is paid by your employer.
Your health and life insurance benefits program consist of the following benefit plans that fall into the categories of Core and Optional plans. You can extend your benefits to your spouse and to children who meet eligibility requirements. You must enrol your dependents to receive coverage. Your legal or common-law spouse same or opposite sex who's living with you is eligible for coverage.
By enrolling your common-law spouse in your benefits plans, you're declaring that person as your common-law spouse, and that you've been living in a common-law relationship or cohabiting for at least 12 months.
A separate form is not required. If your spouse is also a BC Public Service employee or is enrolled in a benefits program with an employer outside of the BC Public Service, you can both enrol in your benefits plans, listing the other as a dependent. If you separate from your spouse, they're no longer eligible for coverage under your benefits plan. Any terms and conditions under separation and divorce agreements are the responsibility of the employee, not the employer.
