April 22, 2005
THERE WAS AN ERROR in the previously posted UNA Stat. Here is the corrected information on Vision Care benefits.
Retroactive vision care benefit for the first half of 2004
Nurses have to June 30, 2005 to resubmit vision expenses that may have been denied for first half of 2004
After a recently reached settlement with Health Boards of Alberta Services (HBA) nurses who may have had vision care expenses over $300 in the first half of 2004 can now submit them for reimbursement.
Nurses have until June 30, 2005 to apply for reimbursement for vision care claims up to $600 for the first half of 2004.
With the new provincial agreement vision care benefits increased from $300 to $600 every two years. The new higher benefit took effect as of July 1, 2004, but nurses who spent over $300 for lenses earlier in 2004 can now resubmit their claim.
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