Newsletters - Health and Welfare Benefit Update
Health and Welfare Hourly Taxable Benefit Rates Effective January 2024 (click here to view in PDF format)
Health and Welfare Hourly Rate Increase January 2024 (click here to view in PDF format)
Holiday Office Hours (click here to view in PDF format)
Holiday Office Hours (click here to view in PDF format)
Health and Welfare Hourly Rate Increase (click here to view in PDF format)
Staffing Changes (click here to view in PDF format)
COVID-19 WI Claims Process & Self-Isolation/Quarantine Update (click here to view in PDF format)
COVID-19 March 19, 2020 Update (click here to view in PDF format)
COVID-19 Notice (click here to view in PDF format)
COVID-19 FAQ’s (click here to view in PDF format)
Interior Forest Labour Relations Fee Update 2020 (click here to view in PDF format)
Benefit Update Newsletter Summer 2014 (click here to view in PDF format)
Benefit Update Newsletter Summer 2012 (click here to view in PDF format)
Benefit Update Newsletter Summer 2011 (click here to view in PDF format)
This year we talk about upcoming increases in the two life insurance benefits,
and a technological advance that Pacific Blue Cross has come up with to make
it easier to claim some extended health benefits. We've also included some points
we've mentioned in the past, but thought deserved to be repeated.
Health & Welfare Newsletter Summer 2009 (click here to view in PDF format)
In this edition, we go into some depth in describing the change in our approach to
disability and rehabilitation that occurred seven years ago, and the dividends
this change has paid to members, employers and the Plan. We also clarify the
terms and conditions of the Medical Travel benefit and outline how prescription
drugs are covered under the Plan.
Health & Welfare Newsletter Summer 2008 (click here to view in PDF format)
In this edition, we announce another improvement to the benefits offered under
the Plan, explain the arrangement we have with Pacific Blue Cross for travel
insurance, and provide some useful information for members with University
or College aged children.
Health & Welfare Newsletter Summer 2007 (click here to view in PDF format)
In this edition, we announce some significant improvements to the benefits
offered under the Plan, clear up a misconception about who should be covered
on the Plan, and provide some information from Pacific Blue Cross about
coverage limits on some paramedical services.
Health & Welfare Newsletter Fall 2006 (click here to view in PDF format)
In this edition, we are going to explain in depth who does and does not qualify
as a dependent on the Plan, continue to focus on aspects of the Plan that aren't
well known to most members, and describe how decisions are made on what
benefits are offered.
Health & Welfare Newsletter Spring 2006 (click here to view in PDF format)
Health & Welfare Newsletter Fall 2005 (click here to view in PDF format)
In this edition, we will finish our series of “Know Your Benefits”
articles by discussing Group Life and AD&D insurance
Health & Welfare Newsletter Spring 2005 (click here to view in PDF format)
In this edition we will introduce our new website which should be up and running by the Summer. Also, our series of “Know Your Benefits” articles will continue.
Health & Welfare Newsletter Fall 2004 (click here to view in PDF format)
In this edition, we are going to start a series of articles entitled “Know Your
Benefits”, which will be designed to increase your understanding of the benefits
available to you, and how they work.
Health & Welfare Newsletter Spring 2004 (click here to view in PDF format)
In this edition, we focus on areas of the Plan which caused problems for some of
you. In addition, we bring you our regular “Helpful Hints from Hilary” feature
and an interesting article on workplace safety provided by Kevin Nichol of
Kalesnikoff Lumber.
Health & Welfare Newsletter Fall 2003 (click here to view in PDF format)
In this edition, we are going to focus on some important changes to our dental and
extended health benefits as well as introduce a new benefit available to Plan members.