June 05, 2019
Improvements to the UFCW Local 247 Benefit Trust Fund

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that for all claims incurred on or after July 1, 2019, the following improvement has been made to your Plan:

  • dental claims will be reimbursed on the 2019 British Columbia Dental Fee Guide.

Several new benefits have been added to your Plan, for all claims incurred on or after July 1, 2019:

  • coverage for Chiropractic treatments are now covered for Employees only in Group A & B, with a calendar year annual maximum of $300.
  • coverage for Physiotherapy and Massage Treatments are now covered for Employees only in Group A & B, with a calendar year annual maximum of $300 (combined).

All benefits must be provided by practitioners registered with the applicable Provincial Association.  

Your Board of Trustees is very pleased to provide these improvements and make the additional coverage available.  For more information regarding your plan, please call the Benefits Administration Office at 604.945.7607 or 1.800.663.7977.