february 2022
SGEU offices
REGINA
1011 Devonshire Dr. N Regina, SK S4X 2X4 PH: 306.522.8571 TF: 1.800.667.5221 FAX: 306.347.7822
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PS/GE health plan update
SASKATOON
201, 1114-22nd St. W Saskatoon, SK S7M 0S5 PH: 306.652.1811 TF: 1.800.667.9791 FAX: 306.664.7134
PRINCE ALBERT
3-11th St. W. Prince Albert, SK S6V 3A8 PH: 306.764.5201 TF: 1.800.667.9355 FAX: 306.763.4763
D
ue to the financial benefit to the PS/GE health plan, it's been renewed for a one year term instead of two years. By opting for the one year renewal the rate dropped to 1.24% from the proposed 7.35% for a two year renewal. The PS/GE Board of Trustees presented plan enhancements to the board for consideration — a number were approved and took effect on January 1, 2022. These enhancements are as follows:
Keep in touch
Massage Therapy
If your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can keep you up to date on important union issues. Send an email to mis@sgeu.org with your updated information and include your:
Coverage increased from $200.00 per year to $400.00 per year.
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The $1000 calendar year maximum for test strips, lancets, syringes, etc. was removed.
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home mailing address home phone number personal cell phone number personal email address any other important contact information
Going paperless? If you prefer to receive future copies of this publication via email, please let us know by contacting us at mis@sgeu.org.
Chiropractor There is no longer a per visit maximum.
Diabetic Supplies
The plan added the Flash Glucose Monitor in 2019 and the sensors for that equipment are handled under Canada Life’s standard practice. The plan also added Continuous Glucose Monitors.
