On June 25, National Joint Council Bargaining Agents met with Treasury Board officials to conclude the 2022 cyclical review of the dental plan. The parties implemented several big wins that will benefit members for years to come.
The annual maximum and the lifetime orthodontics cap will increase from $2,500 to $3,000 on January 1, 2026 and will grow to $3,250 on January 1, 2027. Gains were also made in language related to cancer dentistry. We also enhanced the rights to and access for members on parental and/or maternity leave.
Members can learn more about their dental plans and these changes here.
The Treasury Board and the NJC agreed that the remaining matters are either resolved or are purely administrative, meaning the Dental Board of Management should handle them on a case-by-case basis.
Residual items were addressed, such as:
- internal benefit coordination
- coverage for students taking short academic breaks and
- Canada Life anti-fraud safeguards
PIPSC looks forward to the next review cycle in 2027 and will continue to collaborate closely with our NJC colleagues, allies and the Treasury Board to leverage our continued collaboration for successful outcomes.