IMPORTANT! Time-sensitive dental coverage information (including coverage opt-out and family coverage enrollment information)

Mary Ellen CampbellUncategorized

If you are working as a Classification “A” (i.e., holding an undergraduate degree) TA or RA (in lieu) this academic year (i.e., September 1, 2024-August 31, 2025), you will automatically be enrolled in the CUPE 3906 Unit 1 single dental coverage for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The cost of coverage for the upcoming year is:
Single: $135
Family: $440
Please see this important information letter about the coverage, which includes information about opting out of the coverage and enrolling in family coverage: https://cupe3906.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/501/2024-2025-dental-letter-u1-members.pdf
The deadline to submit change-of-status (i.e., opt-outs and family enrollments) for Unit 1 members working in the Fall 2024 term is September 27, 2024. No change of coverage forms will be accepted after the deadline. (Forms and relevant supporting documentation may be submitted via email to administrator@cupe3906.org.)
For more information, or to obtain copies of the dental coverage opt-out or family dental coverage enrollment forms, please visit https://cupe3906.org/tas-unit-1/dental-plan/
*Note! TAs and RAs (in lieu) of TAs who do not hold undergraduate degrees at the time of their TA/RA (in lieu) appointment are not eligible for dental coverage, and therefore do not need to opt-out of dental coverage.
 *Note! Fall coverage blackout period: Claims that are submitted in September and October may be initially rejected by the insurance company even if you are eligible for dental benefits and are starting your TA or RA in lieu work in the Fall 2024 term. (This is the case for both new and returning Unit 1 members.) This is due to a payroll processing delay and administrative benefit enrollment period and has nothing to do with your eligibility.  If you are not receiving employment payment as TA/RA in lieu until the Winter and/or Spring/Summer 2025 term(s), you will not appear on Equitable Life’s eligibility list [and will have to submit your claims after you start working in the Winter or Spring/Summer term(s)].  If you meet the eligibility criteria and your claim is rejected outside of the coverage blackout period, please contact administrator@cupe3906.org.