If you are a “Classification ‘A'” Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant (in Lieu) and/or a Sessional Faculty and/or Hourly Rated Sessional Music Faculty who is working in the Winter 2025 term (but did not work in the Fall 2024 Term), this message is for you!
(“Classification ‘A’ refers to TAs who already hold an undergraduate degree.)
The Dental Change of Coverage Period is now in effect for Units 1 and 2 members (who meet the description above).
Eligible Units 1 and 2 Members who are working in the Winter 2025 term (and did not work in the Fall 2024 term) may opt-out of dental coverage or enroll in family dental coverage until January 31, 2025, by following the instructions on our website (links below).
CLICK HERE for a link for more information, instructions, and forms for these processes for Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants.
CLICK HERE for a link for more information, instructions, and forms for these processes for Sessional Faculty and Hourly Rated Sessional Music Faculty.
Please note that you must complete this process every academic year if you wish to keep your dental opt-out or family dental coverage status in effect.
Please note that we can no longer accept dental opt-outs or family enrollments for members who worked as Unit 1 (“Classification ‘A’) or Unit 2 members in the Fall 2024 term.
Background: CUPE 3906 Unit 1 (“Classification ‘A'”) and Unit 2 members are automatically enrolled in single dental coverage every academic year according to our Collective Agreements. For more information, please visit https://cupe3906.org/tas-unit-1/dental-plan/ (for TAs and RAs in lieu of TAs) and/or https://cupe3906.org/sessionals-unit-2/unit-2-dental-coverage/ for Sessional Faculty and Hourly Rated Sessional Music Faculty.