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Below is a brief summary and comparison of benefits offered by:
Note: This is a general summary only. Always contact the provider to confirm the details of the plan as they apply to you.
Data is current as of September 1, 2023
Green Shield (TPP default) | BCRTA Johnson (Member Benefit) |
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Plan Percentage | 80% (1st $1,000); 100% thereafter | 80% |
Deductible | $200 per person per calendar year / $400 per couple | None |
Lifetime Maximum | $200,000 | $250,000 |
Prescription Drugs | Pharmacare Low-Cost Alternative (LCA) & Reference Drug Program (RDP) pricing | Choice of Annual Calendar year Maximum Plan 2 (if you & your spouse were born 1940 or later):
Directly for drug coverage limit options and an accurate premium quote. |
8% mark-up limit | 8% mark-up limit | |
$10 dispensing fee cap per script | $10 dispensing fee cap per script | |
BC provincial formulary (Pharmacare)
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Pharmacare Low-Cost Alternative (LCA) & Reference Drug Program (RDP) pricing | ||
Vaccines ($100 per calendar year) | ||
Express Scripts Pharmacy (Voluntary/Optional benefit)
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Health Education | Not Covered | $100 per calendar year |
Hearing Aids | $1,400 per 4 calendar years | $1,400 per 4 calendar years |
Paramedical Services | Combined $1,000 per calendar year | Combined $1,000 per calendar year |
Chiropractor, Chiropodist/Podiatrist, Registered Massage Therapist, Naturopath, Physiotherapist, Psychologist/Master of Social Work or Social Worker/Counsellor, Acupuncturist | Same paraprofessionals as GSC as well as Athletic therapist, osteopath, clinicial counsellor, social worker,speech therapist, dietician/nutritionist |
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NEW – includes Registered Shiatsu Therapists (RST) | ||
Vision Care | $300 per 2 calendar years | $300 per 2 calendar years |
(eye exams included in vision care maximum) | 1 exam per 2 calendar years up to $100 | |
NEW – lens implants $200 per 2 calendar years & provides coverage for intraocular lens after ANY type of surgery | ||
Travel | Out-of-Province (in Canada only) | Optional Add-On:
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NEW – $10,000,000 Emergency Medical Coverage | ||
$8,000 Trip Cancellation, Interruption & Delay Insurance | ||
No stability clause (sudden & unforeseen medical emergencies) | ||
No Health Option Questionnaire (if joining from a group plan) | ||
Deductible Option: $1,000 deductible (save 10% on Base Plan premiums) | ||
Baggage & Personal Effects Benefits | ||
Additional 5% Home insurance discount for travel insurance policyholders |
To see the experience of people on each of these plans, visit the EHC Satisfaction Survey conducted by BCRTA.