Details of Coverage

SCFA members have rights to numerous benefits through our collective agreements. Details of the benefits available can be found in sections 9.4, 9.5, and 9.8 of the
local agreement, as well as section 7.5, 8.3, 9.2 and 9.3 of the
common agreement.

Details concerning life insurance, disability insurance, extended health and dental care, prescription service and emergency travel assistance can be found in this
SCFA Benefits Booklet.

Group Benefits

The Employee benefits package is currently provided through Manulife Life Insurance.
See the Manulife site for more information including claim forms.

If you have questions regarding benefits contact Michele Laurin, Pension and Benefits Officer, at extension 21231 or visit the
Human Resources page on the Selkirk College website.

EFAP – Counselling

The Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) is provided by Homewood Health. For more information go to the
Homewood Website.

Homewood Brochure

Homewood FAQ

All Selkirk College employees and their spouses have access to the counselling services provided by Homewood.

Disability Management Committee

The SCFA representatives on the joint union-management Disability Management and Rehabilitation Committee are Jennifer Reid and Lisa Gates.

Listed below are the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders when making a disability claim:

Employee Responsibilities

• Notify Supervisor and Disability Management Coordinator of absence immediately.
• Have physician complete Work Abilities Form (cost borne by employee).
• Complete rehabilitation application, sign off on Occupational Demands form if no detailed job description available.
• Provide proof of disability during sick leave, short and/or long term disability.
• Actively participate in the rehabilitation/modified work process.
• Ensure physician provides necessary documentation to Manulife.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Contact Disability Management Coordinator if an employee will be absent for longer than 5 days.
• Keep in touch with Employee and Disability Management Coordinator.
• Provide modified work to temporarily/partially disabled employees.

Manulife

• Adjudicate all short-term and long-term disability claims.
• Assist in difficult sick leave claims.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment to employees.

Rehabilitation Committee

• Facilitate employee return-to-work plans.
• Work with physicians and supervisors to modify rehabilitation programs.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper documentation.

Unions

• Provide employee advocacy and guidance during disability claims.
• Ensure fair treatment and compliance with agreements.

Support for Supervisors

• Help implement successful employee return-to-work programs.
• Educate staff on disability rights and benefits.

Claims Review Committee

• Conduct medical reviews for disability appeals.
• Ensure a fair hearing and final determination on claims.