UNA Provincial Collective Agreement benefits package updated

The benefits package for members under the UNA Provincial Collective Agreement has been updated to reflect changes in the new collective agreement.

The changes include: 

• Diabetic blood testing monitors are now available through the pharmacy with direct bill – previously these were eligible for reimbursement only. 
• Flash Glucose monitors have been amended to remove the insulin dependency requirement. 
• Massage benefits have been amended to include a flat $1,000/year maximum with no per visit limit.
• Removal of physician’s written order for diabetic equipment and supplies. This includes the removal of the 3000-test strip limit as this is no longer relevant with the removal of the physicians written order. (Applicable to AHS and Lamont only.) 

Information on Alberta Blue Cross ID cards has been amended to align with Blue Cross’ current practice of providing ID cards electronically. This new process was implemented across all Alberta Blue Cross clients.

Details are outlined in the benefit plan booklet attached to this post.