NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSES as follows:
No Obligation to Third Parties The execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, nor obligate either of the parties hereto to, any person or entity not a party to this Agreement.
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT Thank you for choosing Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) for your healthcare coverage. We appreciate the trust you’ve placed in us and want to help you make the most of your health plan. In this Subscriber Agreement (agreement), you’ll find valuable information about your • how your health coverage works; • how BCBSRI processes claims for the health services you receive; • your rights and responsibilities as a BCBSRI member; • BCBSRI’s rights and responsibilities; and • tools and programs to help you stay healthy and save money. We encourage you to read this agreement to learn about all the advantages of being a BCBSRI member. Below are some helpful tips on how to find what you need in this agreement. • As a member, you are responsible for understanding the benefits to which you are entitled under this agreement and the rules you must follow to receive those benefits. • The Table of Contents will help you find the order of the sections as they appear in the agreement. • The Summary of Benefits, included in this agreement, shows the amount you pay out of your own pocket. • Important contact information, such as, telephone numbers, addresses, and websites are located at the end of this document. • Some words and phrases used in this agreement are in italics. This means that the words or phrases have a special meaning as they relate to your healthcare coverage. Please see Section 8 for definitions of these words. • When we use the words “we,” “us,” and “our,” we are referring to BCBSRI. When we use the words “you” and “your” we are referring to the enrolled subscriber and/or member. These words are also defined in the Glossary. • Many sections of this document are related to other sections. You may need to reference more than one section to find the information you need.
Information to the Union 20.1 The parties acknowledge that they are subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act with respect to personal information that is exchanged by the parties. Information provided to the Union is done so for the purpose of enforcing the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement. 20.2 The Corporation, on a monthly basis following the close of the pay period corresponding to the last day of the month, will provide to the national office of the Union an electronic file or files containing the following point-in-time information for bargaining unit members on national payroll: Employee Name Employee ID Employee Title Employee Status Full-time or Part-time Status Employee End Date, if applicable City and Province of work Media Component Department Corporation Seniority Date Recognized Continuous Service Date Date of birth Pension date Classification Current salary Salary band Salary anniversary information Additional remuneration amount Temporary upgrade information in excess of four (4) weeks Language of communication Gender Employees on absence during the month including the reason for the absence (e.g. maternity/paternity leave, LTD)* Employees who departed the Corporation during the month including the reason for the departure* * Not applicable to per-occasion temporary employees 20.2.1 The following additional information will be provided relative to short and long-term temporary employees: • Hours/days worked in the pay period • Rationale for hire (i.e. 27.5 (a), (b) or (c) with details including backfill information, details re: special circumstance, etc.) 20.3 In addition to the above, the Corporation will provide to the national office of the Union the following information for bargaining unit members on national payroll: • Overtime record (upon written request) • Newly created positions, vacancies, and abolished positions 20.4 On May 1 and October 1 of each year, the Corporation shall provide an electronic file containing the name, current home address and home telephone numbers of CMG members on national payroll. 20.5 The Corporation will provide direct access to personal and freelance contracts through the corporate contracting system. See Letter of Agreement: Information to the Union.