Dental
CUPE 3906 provides dental coverage for Unit 1 members who are contracted to work 130 hours or more during a given academic year.
Unit 1 is made up of graduate students employed as Teaching Assistants , Demonstrators, Tutors and Super Tutors, Markers and Research Assistants who have an RAship in lieu of a TAship.
Accessing Your Dental Benefits:
To access your dental benefits, bring a copy of the dental booklet (available for download below) and/or the following information to your dental appointment:
Policy #: 97528
Division #: Division #1
Certificate #: your student ID #
With this information your dentist should be able to process the claim electronically and bill the insurance company directly.
If the dentist cannot process your claim electronically, you will have to pay for your dental work at the time of your appointment then submit a dental claim form (available for download below) for reimbursement. The insurance company will mail a cheque to you at your home address.
Some dentists may require that you pay for the dental work at the time of your appointment even if they can submit the claim electronically. In this case, the insurance company will mail you a cheque to reimburse you for your dental work. The claim will be submitted by the dentist and you will not have to fill out any paper work.
Normal cleanings and fillings are covered. If you require a non-standard procedure, or one that could cost more than $200, we strongly advise that you get a quote, checked by the dentist against your coverage before paying anything.
If you have any questions, please check with the union office BEFORE going to the dentist.
Coverage Books:
Click here for the single coverage booklet
Click here for the family coverage booklet
Forms:
Adding Family Members: Family Dental Enrolement Forms (used to add family members to the plan - NOTE - you can only add dependants during the month of September each year. You cannot add dependants after Sept. 30th)
Dental Opt-Out Form – NOTE – To opt out you must provide proof of alternate coverage. The opt-out period runs for the month of September each year. You cannot opt out after Sept. 30th.
Dental Claim Form – Only use this form if your dentist was unable to file the claim electronically.
