Through the process of collective bargaining, Local 247 has been successful in negotiating benefits for many of its members. Although it varies by Employer, member MAY be eligible for such benefits as:
• Pension
• Dental Care
• Life Insurance
Drug and Optical plans, etc.
Any such benefits, along with eligibility or benefits levels is typically located in your Collective Agreement under Health and Welfare heading. Questions about these benefits should be directed to the Plan Administrators, whose numbers are available through your store/plant managers, or your full-time Representative.
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UFCW LOCAL 247 BENEFIT TRUST FUND
This plan is for members employed at Real Canadian Superstores, Real Canadian Wholesale Clubs, and Extra Foods #9046, 9047, 9048, 8571, 8573, 8574, 8577, 8578.
You can view a booklet that will explain your benefits by clicking on the following link:
If your dentist's office needs to verify your coverage, have them contact the Benefits Administration Office directly at: 604.945.7607.
If you require claims forms, click on the link below to download it, and print it.
All claims forms are to be sent to:
UFCW Local 247 Benefit Trust Fund
318B - 2099 Lougheed Hwy
Port Coquitlam BC V3B 1A8
Please note that no reimbursement of benefits will be issued, unless a registration card has been filled out. In order to obtain one, please contact the Union Office at 604.535.UFCW or 1.800.667.2205.
CANADIAN COMMERCIAL WORKERS PENSION PLAN (CCWIPP)
Members employed at Real Canadian Superstores, Real Canadian Wholesale Clubs, Extra Foods #9046, 9047, 9048, 8571, 8573, 8574, 8577, 8578, Lawrence Meat Packers and Versacold Derwent, participate in the Canadian Commercial Workers Pension Plan (CCWIPP). For more information on your pension plan, contact the plan's administrator at 604.945.7607 or 1.800.663.7977, or visit their website at www.ccwipp.ca.
RETAIL MEAT INDUSTRY DENTAL PLAN
Some members employed by the following Retail Meat Industry employers are provided with dental benefits through the Retail Meat Industry Dental Trust Fund:
Extra Foods # 8551, 8553, 8568, 8570, 8572, 8576
Kootenay Markets
Overwaitea
Safeway
Stong's
Super Valu #48, 7028, 7033, 7062 & 8565
Tober (IGA)
Versacold Corpak
To view the Eligibity Schedule, click here
To request a copy of the plan, or for all enquiries regarding coverage and/or eligibility, please contact UFCW Local 247 at 604.535.UFCW or 1.800.667.2205.
UFCW HEALTH & WELFARE TRUST PLAN
Members working at Safeway and Overwaitea Food Group have health and welfare benefits through the UFCW Health & Welfare Trust Plan. You can view the pamphlets by clicking on the following links:
Safeway Division
All questions regarding this plan, should be directed to the Employer.
UFCW UNION PENSION PLAN
The following members, participate in the UFCW Union Pension Plan:
Extra Foods # 8551, 8553, 8568, 8570, 8572, 8576
JS McMillan
Kootenay Markets
Overwaitea
Safeway
Stongs
Super Valu #48, 7028, 7033, 7062 & 8565
Tober (IGA)
Some of the brochures can be viewed by clicking on the following links:
DENTAL PLAN INFO FOR CLERK II's & JUNIOR CLERKS
(Save-On/Safeway/Overwaitea Members)
The Trustees of the UFCW Health and Welfare Trust have approved offering dental plan coverage to eligible Junior Clerks, Clerk II's, Demonstrators and Training Clerks in the Overwaitea and Safeway Divisions. The new coverage negotiated by the Union means that a greater number of Junior Clerks, Demonstrators, and Training Clerks (Save-On/Overwaitea), and Clerk IIs and Production Clerks (Safeway) will qualify for benefits.
Your extended health and dental coverage is funded by contributions which the Union negotiated with your Employer You do not make contributions to this Plan. Please get in touch with your Division Administrator (contact information is below) if you have questions regarding your coverage that are not addressed in the Questions and Answers below.
Questions & Answers
How is this benefit coverage paid for? Your extended health and dental coverage is funded by contributions that the Union negotiated with your Employer. You do not make contributions to this Plan.
Who is eligible for this benefit? You, and your dependents, are eligible for coverage if:
a) You have a minimum of six (6) months continuous employment;
b) Your are paid for an average of 22 hours per week over 13 consecutive weeks;
c) You are 18 years of age or older.
Additionally, the Trustees of the Plan make other considerations from time to time to determine eligibility.
What expenses are eligible for reimbursement? The extended health coverage will reimburse you (and any eligible dependents) for expenses related to prescription drugs, eyeglasses/contact lenses, hearing aids and other paramedical services (i.e. massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment and acupuncture), subject to some maximums, limitations and exclusions. Additionally, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred during hospital stays or expenses not covered by other medical plans (i.e. coinsurance under your spouse's plan).
The dental coverage will reimburse you (and any eligible dependents) for dental expenses, subject to some maximums, limitations and exclusions as follows:
Plan A: Basic Services - Exams, X-Rays, Fillings, Root Canals
Plan B: Major Services - Dentures, Crowns, Bridges
Plan C: Orthodontic Services - Braces
Please refer to the enclosed "Benefit Summary" for further details.
Please note that you must have provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage in effect at the time the expense is incurred in order to be eligible for any reimbursement.
Do I need to enroll in order to submit a claim? If you are qualifying for coverage for the first time, you need to complete the enrollment form. Once completed, return it to the Overwaitea Benefits Department (if you are a Save-On/Overwaitea employee) or the Safeway Human Resources Department in Calgary (if you are a Safeway employee).How do I make a claim?
Safeway members: Please contact the store or the Safeway Human Resources Department in Calgary for a claim form. Your benefit plan number with Pacific Blue Cross is E039353 and your member ID is your social insurance number. For dental claims, ask your dental office if they will submit the claim electronically to Pacific Blue Cross.
Save-On/Overwaitea members: Please pick up a form from the benefit form holder in your store or contact the Overwaitea Langley Office Benefits Department for a claim form. Your contract number with Sun Life Canada is 25121 and your member ID is your Social Insurance Number. Dental claims can often be made electronically through your dental office by simply providing your contract number and social insurance number.
When does coverage begin? Coverage will begin for claims incurred on and after January 1, 2008.
How can I obtain more information?
Save-On/Overwaitea members: Call the Overwaitea Langley Benefits Department - in the Lower Mainland at 604-882-7828 or toll free at 1-877-643-7200.
Safeway members: Call the Safeway Human Resources Department at 1-888-310-1318 ext 3381 or you may call Pacific Blue Cross at 604-419-2000 (Lower Mainland) or 1-888-275-4672 (outside Lower Mainland).
Safeway Members click here for Benefit Summary
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