Our Health & Welfare benefit plan is 100% employer paid, and it's so well run that we've managed to increase our benefits over the last 15 years without an increase in contributions.

Here's a taste of what Local 496 Members and their families enjoy:

Prescription Drugs – 80%; $150,000 lifetime max per person
Dental Care – 80% of fee schedule to $2,000 max/yr per person; orthodontics $2,000 lifetime max per dependent child
Paramedical – Up to $500/yr per person for chiropractor, speech therapist, naturopath or osteopath; up to $500/yr per person for doctor-recommended physiotherapy, massage therapist, home nursing, therapeutic equipment, orthopedic shoes & services; 50% clinical psychologist fees to max of $50/visit, max $500/yr
Hospital – 100% semi-private; convalescent hospital
Ambulance – 100%
Vision Care - $300/24 months aged 18+, on new prescription under 18
Hearing Aids - $500 each ear initial, $500/5 yrs for each ear repair & replacement
Medical emergency transportation within Alberta – 80%
Member and Dependent Life Insurance - $200,000
Short Term Disability - $525/wk

(Some limitations and maximums apply.)

If benefits like these sound attractive, please tell us you're interested!