The trustees retained the services of Pacific Blue Cross* to administer the plan on their behalf. Each month, participating employers contribute to a trust fund on behalf of their eligible employees. The trustees own and invest the fund, which is used to pay for performance coverage and operating costs. Eligible employees may also be covered by their employment for other benefits that are NOT part of the Southern Interior Health and Wellness Plan: The Southern Interior Of British Columbia Health and Wellness Plan and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Southern British Columbia Interior Framework Agreement. It provides benefits to eligible tariff units for metallurgists of forestry companies that are members of the Interior Forest Labour Relations Association. The information on this website is an overview of the benefits of the Southern Interior Health and Wellness Plan and does not constitute a contract. This plan only covers the benefits listed above, which are included in the plan summary and plan brochure on the website. Any insured employee may consult a copy of the plan text at any time by contacting their employer or local union office. For information, we have included references to other negotiated benefits and some government programs. Note: Designated part-time employees are insured for full benefits, except that WI is half the regular amount. The cost of benefits other than HE is shared equally between the employer and the designated part-time worker.
Three directors were appointed by the metallurgists and three by the Interior Forest Labour Relations Association. The six trustees are responsible for setting up and managing the plan. As of June 25, 2019, the trustees are:. . .