GIDIP & WorkSafeBC
Ross McConkey
GIDIP Trustee Pacific Region
Tel: (604) 295-4220
ross@unifor2002.org
If you have a query, please send an email to Ross McConkey and to include your full name, work location and contact phone number with the best time to call.
Information about the GDIP - Group Insurance Disability Income Plan can be found here.
Effective August 1, 2010 the following plan design changes will be implemented for GDIP claims incurred on or after August 1, 2010.......read more
Understanding your insurance
Your GDIP Benefits at a glance
GDIP Benefits booklet (please refer to www.unifor2002.org)
GDIP Application Form
GDIP instructions
***please note when you notify the company that you will be going on GDIP the company will notify Hewitt who will then fill out the Plan Sponsor portion of the form and then send the package to you***
Instructions for submitting a short-term disability claim
What is expected of you when claiming short-term disability
Letter of authorization when claiming short term benefits
Highlights of the Current GDIP Plan
Functional abilities form
Denied Claims Information
GDIP: WSIB/WCB/CSST versus GDIP
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WorkSafeBC Early Safe Return to Work Process Employee Information
Injured at work? Air Canada is legislated to comply with the WorkSafeBC Early and Safe Return to Work Program.
In the event of an injury, the enclosed process must be adhered to:
1. Immediately report all work related injuries or illness to your immediate manager.
2. Seek medical attention and complete the Functional Abilities Form (FAF).
3. Report to the Resource Office (PDC) within 24 hours (or your next scheduled shift) of the injury to discuss return to work options.
4. Your completed FAF must be given to a Resource office manager. Failure to do so may result in your pay cycle being disrupted. In all cases, your claim will be adjudicated by WorkSafeBC.
5. All shift changes, overtime, under-time and vacation will be restricted until you have medical clearance to return to work.
6. Travel is restricted until you have been given clearance to return to work.
If you have any questions please contact your Resource office manager.
From the first fourteen (14) calendar days of your absence you will be retained on the Company payroll at full salary. From thereafter until you return to duty, you may be eligible for income protection under the (C.S.S.T/W.S.I.B/W.C.B.) provided you have obtained and completed the necessary form(s) from them.
During your absence, all approved shift trades are cancelled until your return to duty. Therefore it is your responsibility to make alternate arrangements for all shift trades.
Please note that retention on the payroll for the first fourteen (14) calendar days is dependent upon acceptance of your claim by the (C.S.S.T/W.S.I.B./W.C.B.). It is therefore necessary that your complete the form(s) regardless of the length of time you are absent.
It is also important that you seek medical treatment since retention on the payroll and Worker's Compensation benefits are normally conditional upon medical proof of disability.
Separate from WorkSafeBC you may be entitled to additional benefits from our Group Disability Income Plan. To avoid a delay in processing, we recommend that you complete this form in accordance with the instructions and promptly forward it to:
Canadian Benefits Consulting Group
2300 Yonge Street, 30th Floor, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
The toll free phone number is 1-800-268-0285
GIDIP Trustee Pacific Region
Tel: (604) 295-4220
ross@unifor2002.org
If you have a query, please send an email to Ross McConkey and to include your full name, work location and contact phone number with the best time to call.
Information about the GDIP - Group Insurance Disability Income Plan can be found here.
Effective August 1, 2010 the following plan design changes will be implemented for GDIP claims incurred on or after August 1, 2010.......read more
Understanding your insurance
Your GDIP Benefits at a glance
GDIP Benefits booklet (please refer to www.unifor2002.org)
GDIP Application Form
GDIP instructions
***please note when you notify the company that you will be going on GDIP the company will notify Hewitt who will then fill out the Plan Sponsor portion of the form and then send the package to you***
Instructions for submitting a short-term disability claim
What is expected of you when claiming short-term disability
Letter of authorization when claiming short term benefits
Highlights of the Current GDIP Plan
Functional abilities form
Denied Claims Information
GDIP: WSIB/WCB/CSST versus GDIP
********************************************
WorkSafeBC Early Safe Return to Work Process Employee Information
Injured at work? Air Canada is legislated to comply with the WorkSafeBC Early and Safe Return to Work Program.
In the event of an injury, the enclosed process must be adhered to:
1. Immediately report all work related injuries or illness to your immediate manager.
2. Seek medical attention and complete the Functional Abilities Form (FAF).
3. Report to the Resource Office (PDC) within 24 hours (or your next scheduled shift) of the injury to discuss return to work options.
4. Your completed FAF must be given to a Resource office manager. Failure to do so may result in your pay cycle being disrupted. In all cases, your claim will be adjudicated by WorkSafeBC.
5. All shift changes, overtime, under-time and vacation will be restricted until you have medical clearance to return to work.
6. Travel is restricted until you have been given clearance to return to work.
If you have any questions please contact your Resource office manager.
From the first fourteen (14) calendar days of your absence you will be retained on the Company payroll at full salary. From thereafter until you return to duty, you may be eligible for income protection under the (C.S.S.T/W.S.I.B/W.C.B.) provided you have obtained and completed the necessary form(s) from them.
During your absence, all approved shift trades are cancelled until your return to duty. Therefore it is your responsibility to make alternate arrangements for all shift trades.
Please note that retention on the payroll for the first fourteen (14) calendar days is dependent upon acceptance of your claim by the (C.S.S.T/W.S.I.B./W.C.B.). It is therefore necessary that your complete the form(s) regardless of the length of time you are absent.
It is also important that you seek medical treatment since retention on the payroll and Worker's Compensation benefits are normally conditional upon medical proof of disability.
Separate from WorkSafeBC you may be entitled to additional benefits from our Group Disability Income Plan. To avoid a delay in processing, we recommend that you complete this form in accordance with the instructions and promptly forward it to:
Canadian Benefits Consulting Group
2300 Yonge Street, 30th Floor, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
The toll free phone number is 1-800-268-0285