Article 16 : extended health plan

16.1 The Employer agrees to have an extended health plan for the benefit of Members of the Bargaining Unit.

16.2 Members who teach on a per-course basis may opt into the Employer's extended health plan at the time of appointment for a period of twelve (12) months unless they have reached the age of 71. Upon the attainment of age 65, the Parties agree that the benefits will be integrated with provincial government drug programs and the University shall be considered as second payer (after government programs) for drug coverage.

16.3 Members shall be able to accumulate credits applicable towards the insurance premiums otherwise payable, up to a maximum of 100% of the premium, at the rate of 8.3% of the premium per credit or equivalent taught during the preceding academic year.

16.4 For group insurance purposes, the Member's employment contract will be considered for a period of twelve (12) months from the time of appointment.