If you are working as a Sessional Faculty or Hourly Rated Sessional Music Faculty Member (CUPE 3906 Unit 2 Member) this academic year (i.e., September 1, 2024-August 31, 2025), you will automatically be enrolled in the CUPE 3906 Unit 2 single dental coverage for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The cost of coverage for the upcoming year is:
Single: $170
Family: $726
The deduction for the cost of single coverage will be made from one of your pay cheques in October, 2024 (unless you successfully opt-out of coverage, in which case, no deduction will be made). We will update members as soon as possible with the specific deduction date.
Please see this important information letter about the coverage, which includes information about opting out of the coverage and enrolling in family coverage: 2024-2025-dental-letter-u2-members.pdf (cupe3906.org)
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 30, 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/sessionals-unit-2/unit-2-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.