Oct 01, 2002
Eye Exams Subject to Dental/Optical Maximum
Effective October 1, 2002, eye examinations will be subject to the overall Dental/Optical maximum.
VANCOUVER, B.C. - In response to a Benefits Resolution at the Convention, the Trustees have decided that effective October 1, 2002, eye examinations will be covered under the Dental/Optical/Hearing Aid Plan and will be subject to the overall Dental/Optical maximum. In other words, if you have already claimed dental expenses up to your maximum for 2002, you will have to wait until 2003 before you and your covered dependents can take advantage of this change to the Plan.
One examination for each covered family member will be allowed per year (rolling
period), but only if Medical Services Plan will not cover your exam. Medical
Services Plan now pays only for medically required eye examinations, or routine
eye examinations for those 18 years of age and under and 65 years of age and
over.