Effective May 1, 2016 the Trustees of the Teamsters National Benefit Plan are pleased to announce the following Plan improvements

Dental

Basic Services

As of May 1, 2016, the Plan will provide coverage for the following procedures:

Free Soft Tissue Grafts
General Anesthetic

Please note, we recommended your Dentist submit for approval prior to your dental treatment as the Plan’s accepted fee may differ from the Dentist’s fee charged. The existing percentages and accepted fee guide limitations remain in effect.

EHB

Optical Expense Increase

  • Prescription eyeglasses, prescription contact lenses or fees for corrective laser eye surgery, when prescribed by a physician to a maximum combined benefit of $300.00 per person in any 24 consecutive month period. Please note, the Plan requires submission of the optical prescription, receipt and proof of payment.

Dependent Coverage

  • Eligible dependents coverage increases from under age 19 to under age 21
  • In the event of separation or divorce, the dependent children will remain covered pursuant to the terms of the Plan.

Should you have any questions regarding your benefits or the information contained in this notice, please don’t hesitate to contact the Plan’s office at 604-552-2650 or toll free 1-888-478-8111.