Unit 1 Benefits Plan

WELCOME to the CUPE LOCAL 4207 Health & Dental Plan!

On behalf of the Benefits Committee members, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of the plan.

One method of submitting claims is to mail the General Submission form with the appropriate receipt(s) to GreenShield. Download the fillable PDF here: Greenshield Canada General Submission Form

 AUTOMATIC PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS

As a result of the latest contract negotiations, and as voted at the recent CUPE 4207 GMM meeting, if you work at least 190 hours in a semester, premiums for Single coverage of $43.20/pay will be automatically deducted from the last 5 pays of the semester.

We’re always available to answer your questions. For further assistance, please contact us at Brockenroll@canben.com.

If you already have coverage through your spouse or another employer, simply provide us with proof of coverage, and you will be opted out of the plan. 

Click HERE for Frequently Asked Questions document that will help answer some questions

The Fall/Winter semester benefit plan runs from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. During the October change some benefits will not direct bill until the new application is processed.

CUPE 4207 Benefits Committee for 2024/25:

Brian de Ruiter (Chair), Darrin Sunstrum, Phil Wachel, Tracy Kennedy, Jessica Srivastava, Mikko Kivisto

Please feel free to reach out to the Benefits Committee if you have any questions: info@cupe4207.org

Some background on 4207 health benefits

A health benefit plan became available in the Fall 2017 for Unit 1 members who are not graduate students. This was possible due to a major change to the Benefit Fund during Unit 1 Bargaining. 

As of 2024, the Plan has become a Mandatory Plan for all Unit 1 members who work 195 hours or more in a term. The Plan now includes graduate students who are able to work the required number of hours. The member pays 30% of the cost of the benefits through payroll deduction.

An opt out is available for folks who have comparable coverage.